(2000, 25 minutes)

For more than a century it was common practice in BC to segregate and confine people with developmental disabilities in large institutions. On October 21, 1996 that practice finally came to an end when the last two residents of Woodlands institution moved to their new homes in the community.

This film presents a rich tapestry of images and spoken memories, drawn from the experiences of several individuals who lived in Woodlands, Tranquille, and Glendale Lodge. Challenging, provocative, and above all powerful, From the Inside/OUT! contributes to an important, but little known, chapter in BC’s social history.

Developed by the BC Self Advocacy Foundation, in partnership with the BC Association for Community Living, with funding from Human Resources Development Canada.

Director: Lorna Boschman
Producers: Lorna Boschman, BC Association for Community Living