Classic documentaries

Warrendale

Year1967
Running time100 min
Directed byAllan King
Made inCanada
mental health

At a glance

Warrendale is a 1967 documentary film directed by Canadian filmmaker Allan King. It runs 100 minutes, is in English, and focuses on mental health. King originally made it for broadcast on CBC Television, but the broadcaster declined to show it because he would not remove the film’s extensive profanity. It was consequently permitted to screen only at festivals. The film is set within the documentary film genre and comes from Canada. Its subject and production history make it a documentary about mental health whose path to audiences was shaped by a disagreement over editing. Viewers looking for a feature-length documentary by King can note its runtime, language, year and subject when considering whether it fits their interests.

Who it is for

It may suit viewers interested in mental health documentaries, Canadian films, or Allan King’s work. Its English-language presentation and 100-minute runtime may also help readers decide whether it fits a class or viewing plan.

What is good

  • Focuses on mental health
  • Directed by Canadian filmmaker Allan King
  • English-language documentary
  • 100-minute runtime

What to know first

  • CBC Television declined to broadcast it
  • Festival-only screenings were allowed

Verdict

Warrendale is a feature-length Canadian documentary about mental health, with a release history tied to its refusal to remove profanity. Its subject, director, language and runtime offer clear points for viewers and educators to consider.

Details

Year
1967wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Runtime
100 minwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Director
Allan Kingwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Country
Canadawikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Subjects
mental healthwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
IMDb
tt0062474wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026

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