Roy Bonisteel narrates (off-screen) an informational programme about the elderly and the care that is needed for independent living. Proper discharge planning ensures a greater chance for independent living. Interviews with care givers and medical practitioners. Visuals of elderly persons in physical rehabilitation, in hospital and out in the community. Produced by Ministry of Citizenship - Office for Seniors' Issues and directed by Michael Forman.
Roy Bonisteel narrates, onscreen, an instructional video for hospital workers describing the role of the chaplain in a long-term care facility. Produced by Hospital district 24/CFRN Edmonton.
The crazy dream of Francois Legrand about the world philharmonic orchestra, interviews with organizers and some of the 106 members. Takes place at Montreal's Place des Arts. A satellite concert with the musicians in Montreal and choirs in Moscow, Geneva and San Francisco which never gets past a 1/2 second telecommunications delay visuals of many of the world's best classical musicians of the day. CBC - Alan Handel Productions.
China-God and the Revolution. In this episode Roy Bonisteel takes a look at the role of religion in post-revolutionary China. An historic overview of religion in China is provided. Interviews with various members of differing doctrines discussing current environment of religious freedom.
Roy Bonisteel is made an Honourary Colonel by the Canadian Military (Airforce). Bonisteel inspects the troops on parade and addresses the crowd at Trenton, Ontario
Roy Bonisteel hosts (on-screen) the introduction to the NFB series: Finding Our Way. The series is directed at children with the intention that it will be used in classrooms for students aged 7-10. Each program focuses on an issue or problem related to social life and is meant to stimulate conversation and discussion. A young Kathleen Robertson starts in "Left Out" one of the episodes in the series.
An episode of the Streetwise series (CBC) from Victoria Composite H.S. in Edmonton, Alberta. Roy Bonisteel is the guest on the programme which takes a look at the youth of the day and what positive contributions they can give to their communities as opposed to being pessimistic and apathetic. Roy promotes the idea that teens have to take control of their lives. Directed by Ron Whalley.
Roy Bonisteel narrates (off-screen) a programme describing an initiative to help remote communities afford to build and maintain housing. The initiative is promoted by the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation. Interviews with Inuit Leaders and community members. Visuals of: Labrador Communities; House construction; Nain, Labrador. Seaton Findlay Productions Ltd. for CMHC.
An informational video with Roy Bonisteel about ecological concerns specific to the health care industry. Interviews with: Hospital Administrators; pollution probe; friends of the earth; the environmental law group. The video attempts to outline effective waste management programs for hospitals. Visuals of: sewage; hospital waste; factories; garbage dumps.
