Close to Home
Synopsis
Runaway teens, hustlers and drug addicts on the streets of Canada in the mid-80's. A young teen boy new to the streets, a seasoned gay hustler and a girl who escapes sexual abuse from home. A local newswoman interviews the kids for a documentary. We see some real street footage as she pieces together her story. Adding to this mix of fiction and non-fiction is the casting of some real social workers trying to help out these lost souls. We see them interact with the actors as well as being interviewed by the newswoman.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 31, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- —
- Screenplay & Story
- Ric Beairsto
- Original Title
- Close to Home
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ric Beairsto
Department Leadership Roster
Ric Beairsto
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Close to Home
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What is Close to Home about?
Runaway teens, hustlers and drug addicts on the streets of Canada in the mid-80's. A young teen boy new to the streets, a seasoned gay hustler and a girl who escapes sexual abuse from home. A local newswoman interviews the kids for a documentary. We see some real street footage as she pieces together her story. Adding to this mix of fiction and non-fiction is the casting of some real social workers trying to help out these lost souls. We see them interact with the actors as well as being interviewed by the newswoman.
Who directed Close to Home?
Close to Home was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Close to Home?
The principal cast of Close to Home includes Micki Maunsell, Daniel Allman, Jillian Fargey, Jerry Wasserman, Anna Petrie.
When was Close to Home released and how long is it?
Close to Home was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.