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A Brooklyn family tale / produced and directed by Roger Weisberg & Murray Nossel.

Format Video (DVD)
Publication InfoNew York, N.Y. : Filmakers Library, ©2001.
Description1 videodisc (56 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Subject(s)
Center for Family Life (New York, N.Y.)
DVD-Video discs.
Juvenile delinquency--New York (State) --New York --Prevention.
Teenage pregnancy--New York (State) --New York --Prevention.
Violence--New York (State) --New York.
Community-based family services--New York (State) --New York.
Documentary films.
Brooklyn (New York, N.Y.)--Social conditions.
Other author/creatorWeisberg, Roger.
Other author/creatorNossel, Murray.
Other author/creatorFilmakers Library, inc.
Other author/creatorPublic Policy Productions, Inc.
Other author/creatorWNET (Television station : New York, N.Y.)
Abstract Follows two generations of the Santiago family of Sunset Park, Brooklyn, over a twenty year period. Twenty years earlier Sister Mary Paul and Sister Geraldine established a unique social service agency, The Center for Family LIfe. Its mission was to provide an alternative for gang members, including the Santiago family. Family problems during this time include gang activities and violence, teenage pregnancy, dropping out of school, and family counseling.
General noteA production of Public Policy Productions in association with Thirteen/WNET, New York.
CreditsCinematography, Edward Marritz ; editor, Howard Sharp ; original music composed, arranged, and produced by Mark Suozzo.
Technical detailsDVD.

Available Items

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner Compact DVDs HV9069 .B76 2001 DVD ✔ Available Place Hold
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