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Courage

2011 52 min
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In Toronto, Izabel, Bebeth, Natasha, Benoît, Grace and Jean, members of Ontario’s “working poor” directly affected by the economic crisis, agree to take part in group sessions organized by filmmaker Geoff Bowie. They talk about having to work multiple jobs to get by, describe the stress generated by financial vulnerability, and courageously explain their strategies for getting out of their difficult situation. Touching, insightful and full of hope, Courage is a participatory social-issues film that emphasizes the importance of mutual aid and succeeds admirably in condemning the taboo of poverty.

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In Toronto, Izabel, Bebeth, Natasha, Benoît, Grace and Jean, members of Ontario’s “working poor” directly affected by the economic crisis, agree to take part in group sessions organized by filmmaker Geoff Bowie. They talk about having to work multiple jobs to get by, describe the stress generated by financial vulnerability, and courageously explain their strategies for getting out of their difficult situation. Touching, insightful and full of hope, Courage is a participatory social-issues film that emphasizes the importance of mutual aid and succeeds admirably in condemning the taboo of poverty.

Economics Social Issues Work and Labour Relations All subjects
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  • director
    Geoff Bowie
  • researcher
    Geoff Bowie
  • writer
    Geoff Bowie
  • producer
    Anne-Marie Rocher
  • executive producer
    Jacques Turgeon

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Ages 15 to 17
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Family Studies/Home Economics - Family Diversity and Challenges Social Studies - Contemporary Issues Social Studies - Economics
Have students create monthly budgets for an individual working full-time at minimum wage in their province or territory. They should calculate monthly net income and collect information on the local cost of rent, utilities and other necessary expenses. Share the budgets and discuss with the class. As additional activities, have students research the philosophy of Voluntary Simplicity, look into the breadth of free cultural activities found in their communities and evaluate the potential cost savings of second-hand shopping.
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