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The ghosts of Dickens' past / [print] Feature Films for Families presents ; a Cinar Films production ; a Bruce Neibaur film ; directed by Bruce Neibaur ; producer, Patricia Lavoie ; written by Patricia Lavoie. - [S.l. : Rekab Sudskany ; (c)2003. - 1 videodisc (circa 90 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Originally released as a motion picture in 1998. Subtitle on case insert: The untold story of a simple act of charity.

Executive producers, Forrest S. Baker III, Micheline Charest, Ronald A. Weinberg ; director of photography, Yves Belanger ; music, Kurt Bestor ; editor, Jean-Marie Drot. Executive producers, Forrest S. Baker III, Micheline Charest, Ronald A. Weinberg ; director of photography, Yves Belanger ; music, Kurt Bestor ; editor, Jean-Marie Drot.

Seeking to find a remedy for the situation of child laborers, Charles Dickens is dogged by financial insecurity and self-pity. He meets a young girl whose life mirrors his painful childhood and through her is inspired to discover the healing power of a simple act of charity.



Subjects--Personal Names:
Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870 --Drama.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Novelists, English--19th century--Drama.
Charity--Drama.
Child labor--Drama.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.

LC Class. No.: PN1997.G618.G467 2003 PN1997