The Case of Charlie Gordon
Genres
Overview
The first film ever distributed by the NFB, The Case of Charlie Gordon focuses on an unemployed young Canadian who has never held a job. In the late '30s, there were many in Charlie's position. Determined to change this, a committee was formed to team up local employers with these young men. Through their efforts, and with the help of the Federal Government, people were trained and employed. As a result, their hopeless attitudes were transformed into a readiness to learn and be useful members of society.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
15 min
Release Date
1939-01-01
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
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Vote Average
0
0.0
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