Four Families
Synopsis
A cross-cultural study of child-rearing in India, France, Japan, and Canada, observing how family practices around a one-year-old reflect broader cultural values, with commentary by Margaret Mead.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Buss, Fali Bilimoria, Richard Gilbert, William Novik
- Screenplay & Story
- Ian MacNeill
- Original Title
- Four Families
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Buss, Fali Bilimoria, Richard Gilbert, William Novik
Ian MacNeill
Hubert Aquin, Ian MacNeill
Department Leadership Roster
Hubert Aquin
Producer
John Buss
Director
Fali Bilimoria
Director
Richard Gilbert
Director
Ian MacNeill
Producer
William Novik
Director
Ian MacNeill
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Four Families
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Four Families about?
A cross-cultural study of child-rearing in India, France, Japan, and Canada, observing how family practices around a one-year-old reflect broader cultural values, with commentary by Margaret Mead.
Who directed Four Families?
Four Families was directed by John Buss, Fali Bilimoria, Richard Gilbert, William Novik.
Who stars in Four Families?
The principal cast of Four Families includes Margaret Mead.
When was Four Families released and how long is it?
Four Families was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 59m.