Storyline

It's a sensitive, moving doc chronicling the life of Tétrault's brother Philip , a Montreal poet, musician and diagnosed paranoid schizophrenic. A promising athlete as a child, Philip began experiencing mood swings in his early 20s. His extended family, including his daughter, share their conflicted feelings love, guilt, shame, anger with the camera. They want to make sure he's safe, but how much can they take?

Key Information

Director Pierre Tétrault
Studio ONF | NFB
Language EN

Cast & Crew

Phil Tétrault

Self

Frequently Asked Questions

This Beggar's Description was released on July 19, 2006.

The runtime of This Beggar's Description is 1h 5m.

This Beggar's Description is a Documentary movie.

This Beggar's Description is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

This Beggar's Description was directed by Pierre Tétrault.

The main cast of This Beggar's Description includes Phil Tétrault.

This Beggar's Description is originally in English.