Working on the themes I was interested in, through the context of a particular family, was a very economical way of dealing with a lot of the issues I was concerned with.

I think if you look at the themes that are presented in the film, some are inherently social, and I think that any film which deals with the family is dealing with the smallest social unit in our society - and in a sense it is a question of scope.

I've just been very, very lucky with the film having been introduced in the right way.

When I was planning Family Viewing, the Ontario Film Development Corporation came into existence.

I suppose I had these concerns but I really felt that I had to keep my scope very, very concentrated.

My parents taught me to believe that through the creative act, we're able to transcend and give a response to desecration.