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Back in Time for Dinner

The 1950s (Season 1, Episode 2)
TV Episode | 44 min | Documentary
Going into the 1950s, the Campuses anticipate that the gender roles from the previous decade remain which means Tristan will still be alone in the kitchen much of the time, that they will still be eating dinner together as a family around ...See moreGoing into the 1950s, the Campuses anticipate that the gender roles from the previous decade remain which means Tristan will still be alone in the kitchen much of the time, that they will still be eating dinner together as a family around the formal dining room table, but that the mood will be much lighter and happier than it was the previous decade. While all these things are true, that latter item for Tristan is tempered when she learns that there is an extra expectation on her to keep the appearance of the perfect house just in case anyone should stop by unexpectedly. Beyond the manual, Tristan is provided an extra guide to ensure she does do what the 1950s housewife was expected to do. As the decade progresses, things will arguably get easier for Tristan in the kitchen. First, middle class families would occasionally go out for dinner, often to Chinese-Canadian restaurants, which belied the racism that still existed exhibited by the middle class suburbs being predominantly white. Second, more and more electrical appliances and gadgets would become available making kitchen work easier. These included storage containers leading to the ubiquitous "Tupperware party" to allow housewives to socialize more and earn some pocket money in the process. And third, more and more convenience foods came on the market to make dinner preparation easier, from box cake mixes to frozen foods that just needed to be defrosted and reheated. Valerie and Jessica believe they receive the short end of the stick compared to Robert when it comes to their "free time" activities, although they all, closer to the end of the decade, will begin to socialize at the precursor to the fast food restaurant: the diner. The men's duties around the house took on a more serious nature associated with the geopolitical tensions of the time. Aaron's responsibilities with regard to what is ingested take their first steps with his role as bartender in the era of the cocktail party. And what resembles what they are used to in twenty-first century life may first arguably come with a big box in their living room and the food and folding miniature tables associated with it. Written by Huggo See less
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Director
Nathalie Bibeau
Writer
Monica Kalmanovitch (narration written by) (story editor)
Cinematographer
Christian Bielz
Casting Director
Craig Pew
Production Designers
Kate Ferry | Brian Garvey
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Status
Edit Released
Updated Jun 21, 2018
Release date
Jun 21, 2018 (Canada)
Awards
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2 nominations

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11 cast members
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Carlo Rota's primary photo
Carlo Rota
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The Boondock Saints (1999)
Tristan Campus's primary photo
Tristan Campus
Self Self   See fewer
Back in Time for Dinner (I) (2018)
Aaron Campus's primary photo
Aaron Campus
Self Self   See fewer
Back in Time for Dinner (I) (2018)
Valerie Campus's primary photo
Valerie Campus
Self Self   See fewer
Back in Time for Dinner (I) (2018)
Jessica Campus's primary photo
Jessica Campus
Self Self   See fewer
Back in Time for Dinner (I) (2018)
Robert Campus's primary photo
Robert Campus
Self Self   See fewer
Back in Time for Dinner (I) (2018)
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Mairlyn Smith
Self - Home Economist Self - Home Economist   See fewer
The Virgin Suicides (1999)
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Lily Cho
Self - Author 'Eating Chinese' (as Dr. Lily Cho) Self - Author 'Eating Chinese' (as Dr. Lily Cho)   See fewer
Back in Time for Dinner (I) (2018)
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Brenda Novak
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Michale Brode
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Back in Time for Dinner (I) (2018)
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Sue Devor
Self - 1950s Teenager Self - 1950s Teenager   See fewer
Back in Time for Dinner (I) (2018)
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