You Don't Back Down
1965•28m•8.0•Released
Documentary
In Nigeria, a young Canadian doctor serves in a local mission hospital and learns much from the experience. Stationed abroad under the Canadian University Service Overseas Plan, Dr. Alex McMahon and his schoolteacher wife find every day a fresh challenge. An interesting study of intercultural help.
Director
Don Owen
Writer
Robin Spry
Languages
English
Studio
ONF | NFB
Cast
Dr. Alex McMahon
Self
Production
Company
ONF | NFB
Producer
Joseph Koenig
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