Le patro Le Prévost - 80 Years Later (1991)

Alanis Obomsawin turns her lens to Le Patro Le Prévost, a recreational centre in the Villeray quarter of Montreal. On the eve of its 80th anniversary in 1989, Le Patro is a vital focal point in the predominantly working-class neighbourhood. Beloved by the many generations who use the facilities and partake in activities daily, Le Patro encourages a strong sense of togetherness through principles of cooperation, respect and sharing. Obomsawin presents a tender portrait of a neighbourhood of diverse residents and the community centre many of them consider a second home.

Released Jan. 1, 1991 29 min None+

Genres: Documentary, Short

Keywords: mdblist.imdb-short, imdb.title-directed-by-female, imdb.title-written-by-female, tmdb.montreal-canada, tmdb.working-class, tmdb.community-centre, tmdb.short-film

Production Companies: ONF | NFB

Country: Canada
Languages: English