A darker Canadian way of life is replicated in 1967's "The Ernie Game," which follows the eponymous character (played by Alexis Kanner) as he moves out of a psychiatric hospital and attempts to survive in the city, managing the interests of Donna (Judith Gault) and Gail (Jackie Burroughs) while dealing with his tightly guarded issues. It's an offering of character and urban exploration from director Don Owen, who does away with traditional narrative interests, electing to make a character study with an elusive personality, highlighting all the behavioral choices involved in these struggling relationships. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com

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