01 Jan 1987
The Last Chinese Laundry
A documentary from 1987 featuring the life of early Chinese immigrants to the island of Newfoundland.
Broken Places
An exploration into why some children are severely damaged by early adversity while others are able to thrive. By revisiting childhood trauma victims profiled decades ago, we learn how their experiences shaped their lives as adults.
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Jay O. Sanders Narrator (voice)
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