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Crisis in Care

In the year 2020, the COVID 19 virus spread around the world, killing millions. Frail seniors in long term care homes perished the most, isolated and in fear. Crisis in Care takes an inside look at where Canada’s long term care nightmare started in March 2020. Since then, thousands of care homes and tens of thousands of health care workers went to war against COVID 19.

  • David Hurford
    Director
  • David Hurford
    Writer
  • Scott Allan
    Producer
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  • Roisin Clarke
    Producer
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  • Peter Rothhauser
    Composer
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  • Karen Bardach
    Key Cast
    "Narrator"
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  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Feature
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 31 minutes 51 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 13, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    168,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Distribution Information
  • Guiding Star Entertainment Inc.
    Distributor
    Country: Canada
    Rights: All Rights
Director Biography - David Hurford

Originally trained and employed as a broadcaster, David has over 25 years of experience working in senior roles with federal, provincial and municipal governments, crown corporations, non-profit organizations and a top 40 global university.
Throughout his career, David has been an active participant in the shaping of many health care policies in Canada. Among other things, David has served as:
• Special Advisor, Canada’s Minister of Health
• Director of Communications and Chief of Staff, Mayor of Vancouver
• Director of Communications, Community Living BC
• Executive Director, Office of the President, University of British Columbia
• National Policy Chair, Liberal Party of Canada
• Executive Director and Board Chair, Safe Care BC
Today, David resides in British Columbia with his daughter. He a Director of the BC Care Providers Association and CEO of a non-profit society that provides housing and health care services for seniors in Vancouver.

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