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.
Genre: Documentary
Stars:
Crew: Roger Rochat (Director of Photography), Alanis Obomsawin (Writer), Jean-Pierre Lachapelle (Director of Photography), Colin Neale (Executive Producer), Hans Oomes (Sound), Jacques Avoine (Animation Director)
Country: Canada
Language: English
Studio: ONF | NFB
Runtime: 29 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Jan 01, 1991
IMDb: 10
