Priory: The Only Home I've Got (1979)
• January 1st, 1979 • 0h 28min
Documentary
Overview
The Priory is a public extended-care hospital in Victoria, British Columbia, for people suffering from chronic geriatric illnesses. Treatment is innovative. It is based on the theory that even the ordinary activities of a patient's life contain elements of therapy. The film shows us how patients are encouraged to do as much as they can for themselves despite their confinement to wheelchairs.
Make sure to check your pop-up blocker!!
Trailer
Similar Movies
A Little Fellow from Gambo: The Joey Smallwood Story
Released on: 1970-01-01
Documentary
This feature-length documentary paints a lively portrait of Father of Confederation and first premie...
Newfoundland: Atlantic Province
Released on: 1949-01-01
Documentary
With simple ceremony on Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Newfoundlanders are welcomed as fellow-Canadians. P...
Cries from the Deep
Released on: 1981-07-09
Documentary
This documentary records the journey undertaken by Jacques Cousteau, his 24-member team, and an NFB ...
Regarding Our Father
Released on: 2011-08-20
Documentary
Gerald S. Doyle was one of the first collectors of Newfoundland folk songs. He was also an avid cine...
Labrador North
Released on: 1973-01-01
Documentary
This short documentary looks at the government relocation of the Labrador Inuit and the effects on t...
A Woman's Place
Released on: 1967-01-01
Documentary
Two women discuss the roles and problems of women, education, and shopping on Fogo Island.
Taking Stock
Released on: 1994-01-01
Documentary
It was a way of life. It was the backbone of a society. And then the cod fishery off the east coast ...
Confederation Film
Released on: 2021-03-24
Documentary, History
Short doc/essay film exploring Newfoundland's relationship to film before and after confederation.
Tous Les Jours
Released on: 2019-11-16
Documentary
In rocky Newfoundland, renowned French artist Jean Claude Roy gathers his paints and sets off to fac...
The Little Church That Could
Released on: 2022-06-23
Documentary, History
Amidst a mostly Catholic community, a small tiny Anglican church offers more to the community of Pla...
The Death of Jack Astor
Released on: 2023-10-31
Documentary, Music
Documentation of the legendary all ages hardcore punk show held at a Jack Astor's Sports Bar & Grill...
Another Man’s Treasure
Released on:
Documentary, History
One man's hat is another man's treasure when it comes to the importance and significance of saving i...
The Power Of Music - Darrell's Story
Released on: 2022-06-23
Documentary, Music
Ben Power interviews his father, Darrell Power of Great Big Sea, and asks what it was like on the ro...
Along Newfoundland's Shores
Released on: 1962-01-01
Documentary
This short documentary includes three vignettes about life off the coast of Newfoundland. In Island ...
The Mystery of Bay Bulls
Released on: 1979-01-01
Documentary
A film on the "SAPPHIRE", the oldest identified wreck in Canadian waters. Parks Canada's underwater ...
William Wells Talks About The Island
Released on: 1967-01-01
Documentary
William Wells defends the viability of Fogo Island and expresses his apprehension about the exodus o...
Vistas: Red Ochre
Released on: 2009-01-01
Documentary
Combining archival photos with new and found footage, this short film presents a personal, impressio...
My Village in Nunavik
Released on: 1999-01-01
Documentary
Shot during three seasons, Kenuajuak's documentary tenderly portrays village life and the elements t...
Danish Seining
Released on: 1953-01-01
Documentary
An instructional film profiling the dragnet fishing technique as practiced by Danish sailors.
The Last Chinese Laundry
Released on: 1987-01-01
Documentary
A documentary from 1987 featuring the life of early Chinese immigrants to the island of Newfoundland...