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This Beggar's Description

This Beggar's Description

It's a sensitive, moving doc chronicling the life of Tétrault's brother Philip , a Montreal poet, musician and diagnosed paranoid schizophrenic. A promising athlete as a child, Philip began experiencing mood swings in his early 20s. His extended family, including his daughter, share their conflicted feelings love, guilt, shame, anger with the camera. They want to make sure he's safe, but how much can they take?

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: This Beggar's Description
  • Genres: Documentary
  • Release Date: 2006-07-19
  • Runtime: 65 minutes
  • Rating: 0/10 (0 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: ONF | NFB
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.0533
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Phil Tétrault

Phil Tétrault

as Self

External Links

Keywords

homeless personschizophreniapoetryhomelessnessmental breakdownpoetmontreal, canadajailmental institutionwriterfamilymental patientmental illnessstreet lifemental instabilityhomelessmentally illmentally unstable

Frequently Asked Questions

What is This Beggar's Description?

This Beggar's Description is a Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 2006-07-19.

Who are the main actors in This Beggar's Description?

The main cast includes Phil Tétrault, .

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Is This Beggar's Description based on a true story?

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What is the IMDb rating of This Beggar's Description?

This Beggar's Description has an IMDb rating of 0/10 based on 0 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of This Beggar's Description?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for This Beggar's Description?

The soundtrack was composed by ONF | NFB. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was This Beggar's Description filmed?

This Beggar's Description was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is This Beggar's Description?

The total runtime of This Beggar's Description is 65 minutes.

Is This Beggar's Description suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to This Beggar's Description?

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