Skid row--British Columbia--Vancouver

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Explorations : Skidrow

Documentary. Examines the life of alcoholic derelicts on Vancouver's skid row. Three denizens of the district talk candidly about their lives and what brought them to their present state. They are shown on the street, along the waterfront and at the Salvation Army Harbour Light mission, where Captain William Leslie is interviewed.

Out of the shadows

Docudrama. A former alcoholic recalls his reintegration into society through the assistance of the Vancouver Harbour Light Corps of the Salvation Army. Re-enacts the man's day-to-day existence on the streets of skid row, his drinking and panhandling, and his struggle to give up alcohol and regain his self-confidence. Highlights the spiritual and material support provided by the Harbour Light mission.

The Miracle Valley story

Promotional film. The construction and operation of the Salvation Army's Miracle Valley Detox Centre near Mission. Its quiet environs are contrasted with the temptations of the street life in Vancouver.

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Documentary. Shows the day-to-day existence of alcoholics living in the streets, rail yards and docks of Vancouver, and the rehabilitation services and spiritual support provided by the Salvation Army's Harbour Light mission.