Storyline

Every year in Quebec, 25,000 reports of children being beaten, sexually abused or abandoned are retained by the Directorate of Youth Protection. And nearly 40% of babies who die in the province to die because of the violence of their parents. This explains the fact that nearly 30,000 children are supported by the DPJ until the age of 18. But this government agency is in a position to meet the needs of young people? Journalist and documentary filmmaker Paul Arcand presents the testimonies of children and adult victims of abuse of all kinds, and interviews politicians, social workers and members of the judiciary on their perception of the problem. In addition, Arcand denounces the carelessness of a bureaucratic system that does not always seem to be concerned about the well-being of those for whom they are responsible.

Key Information

Director Paul Arcand
Writers Paul Arcand
Studio Cinémaginaire
Rating 5.5/10
Language FR

Cast & Crew

Paul Arcand

Paul Arcand

Self

Nathalie Simard

Nathalie Simard

Self

Dan Bigras

Dan Bigras

Self

Pauline Marois

Pauline Marois

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

René Lévesque

René Lévesque

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Frequently Asked Questions

Thieves of Innocence was released on October 7, 2005.

The runtime of Thieves of Innocence is 1h 30m.

Thieves of Innocence is a Documentary movie.

Thieves of Innocence has a rating of 5.5 out of 10 on TMDB.

Thieves of Innocence is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Thieves of Innocence was directed by Paul Arcand.

The main cast of Thieves of Innocence includes Paul Arcand, Nathalie Simard, Dan Bigras.

Thieves of Innocence is originally in French.