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They are simply the six letters and numbers of a postal code which identify the poorest and most dangerous neighborhoods in Canada: the downtown east side of Vancouver. Drug abuse, alcoholism, prostitution, and the highest HIV infection rate in the western world combine to make V6A 1N6 an almost insurmountable challenge for public health workers, law officers and government agencies. The film takes us to the life on the street, interviewing and listening to the stories of how people got there and how they survive. We walk the beat with the local police officers, visit public health outlets and hostels to hear strategies of coping and some initiatives on finding a better future for the neighborhood, the residents and workers. |
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Length: 47 minutes
Library Audience:
Adult
School Audience:
Grades 10 - 12 Post-Secondary Education
Subjects:
Developmental Studies and Psychology Social Studies
Formats Available:
VHS Tape
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