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Butterbox babies

Butterbox babies

DVD 2002

Based on the true story of the downfall of Lila and William Young, who built the Ideal Maternity Home in Nova Scotia during WWII. Regarded as a discreet and safe haven for unwed mothers, the Home is resented by the mainstream medical community and comes under the scrutiny of the government's Department of Health.

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Adoption Corrupt practices Nova Scotia Drama
Ideal Maternity Home Drama
Illegitimate children Care Nova Scotia Drama
Maternity homes Nova Scotia Drama
Unmarried mothers Care Nova Scotia Drama
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Description:
1 videodisc (approximately 97 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in
polychrome
digital
optical
video file
DVD video
Target Audience Note:
CHV rating: 14A
Notes:
Adapted from the book Butterbox Babies by Bette L. Cahill
Videodisc release of the 1995 motion picture
Special feature: behind-the-scenes
Director of photography, Manfred Guthe ; editor, Mairin Wilkinson
Susan Clark, Michael Riley, Peter MacNeill, Catherine Fitch, Cedric Smith
DVD
English and French audio tracks
Control Number:
1898578
UPC:
622237231721
Other Authors:
Betrayal of Innocence Productions, Inc
Cahill, Bette L. Butterbox babies
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Clark, Susan, 1940-
Fitch, Catherine, actor
MacNeill, Peter, actor
McBrearty, Don, director
Riley, Michael, 1962- actor
Smith, Cedric, 1943- actor
Storey, Raymond, screenwriter
Sullivan Duplication Services (Firm)
Sullivan Entertainment (Firm)
Sullivan, Kevin, 1955- producer
Telefilm Canada
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