Come on Children (1973)

Born of talks with four hundred disaffected teenagers in the suburban belt around Toronto, the film reflects their recurring theme: "Wouldn't it be great if we weren't hassled by parents ... See full synopsis »

Director:

Allan King

Stars:

Alan Dunikowsky, Ken Gibbs, John Hamilton

Cast

Credited cast:
Alan Dunikowsky	...	Himself
Ken Gibbs	...	Himself
John Hamilton	...	Himself
Jane Harrison	...	Herself
Lesley Henry	...	Herself
Alex Lifeson	...	Himself (as Alex Zivojinovich)
JoAnne Lye	...	Herself
Noreen McCallum	...	Herself
Richard McMullen	...	Himself
Sharon Wall	...	Herself

Storyline

Born of talks with four hundred disaffected teenagers in the suburban belt around Toronto, the film reflects their recurring theme: "Wouldn't it be great if we weren't hassled by parents and police... See full synopsis »

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Genres:

Documentary

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Details

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

21 March 1973 (Canada)

Filming Locations:

Newcastle, Ontario, Canada

Box Office

Budget:

CAD 218,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Allan King Associates

Technical Specs

Runtime:

92 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1

User Reviews

Come on Children (1973)

After interviewing hundreds of teenagers whose main frustration was being under the thumb of adult supervision, King sequesters five boys and five girls away in a farmhouse to do as they will. What unfolds is pretty much what you'd expect. They hang out, do drugs, hang out, play music (especially Alex, who would later become part of the megapopular and megaboring prog band Rush), hang out, hook up, and hang out. Those hoping for "Real World" style fireworks will be disappointed... the most dramatic it ever gets is some mild bickering about kitchen chores. There are a few interesting scenes, for example John talking about his former speed use, or a visit from the families where Alex's parents ironically fret over his future. But for the most part, it's pretty mundane fare with only a couple of standout personalities. If there's a message to this, it's that when kids are left to their own devices they'll probably do a decent job taking care of themselves (as long as someone else is footing the bill) but that's about it.