Rose's House (1977)
1977 · 0h 58m
This NFB docu-drama takes an unvarnished look at life in a working-class boarding house. Based on the filmmaker's memories of his own mother's boarding house in Cabbagetown, Toronto, the story revolves around Rose and how she runs her establishment.
Director: Clay Borris
Writers: Paulette Jiles, Clay Borris
Music by: Willie Dunn
Cinematography: John F. Phillips
Editor: John F. Phillips, Arla Saare
Cast
Rose Maltais-Borris as RoseAlbert Borris as BinRonald Maltais as P'tit-JeanGarry Borris as AlbertJohn Brown as TonyMagella Joseph as MadgePaulette Jiles as Woman boarder / cocktail waitressGeorge Martell as Social WorkerEdmond Charest as HenryJulia U. Borris as SecretaryEd Uznanski as Boy with BicycleClay Borris as Poker PlayerMore like this
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