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I've Had It
A Parisian named Cartier living in Quebec City and employee of a major English Canadian insurance company is promoted to a job in Vancouver. He brings along his annoying and hyperactive Quebecquer wife and his two young kids. Rolling on a trailer van and with no knowledge of the English language, it becomes a Trans-Canadian wacky journey for the French-speaking family, and might influence Mr.Cartier to reconsider accepting this important position...
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Plot Summary
This documentary examines the daily lives and concerns of a group of working-class families in London. It delves into their struggles with poverty, unemployment, housing, and social inequalities, offering a stark portrayal of life on the margins of society. The film captures raw and honest conversations, highlighting the frustrations and hopes of its subjects.
Critical Reception
The film received critical attention for its unflinching look at social issues and its cinéma vérité style. It was praised for giving a voice to marginalized communities, though some found its bleakness challenging. It is considered an important piece of social documentary filmmaking from its era.
What Reviewers Say
A powerful and often bleak depiction of working-class life.
Praised for its authenticity and direct address of social issues.
Some found the raw portrayal difficult to watch.
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Fun Fact
Michael Apted, the director, famously went on to direct the 'Up' series, a groundbreaking longitudinal documentary project that revisited the same group of individuals every seven years, starting with '7 Up!' in 1964.
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