Social Issues and the Economy
National Film Board documentaries reflect upon incidents from Canada’s past and show political history as it happens.
Excerpts
The Back-breaking Leaf
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Billy Crane Moves Away
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2
Camera On Labour no. 4
1
Citizen Discussions
1
Home Front
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2
Newfoundland Sentinel of the Atlantic
1
Strike in Town
1
Questions
1. This film was part of a series that director Colin Low filmed at Fogo Island, Newfoundland. Later, some of the films were shown to government officials, who responded with legislation helping fishery workers (see Citizen Discussions). How does the use of documentary to actually make social changes fit into the political climate of the late 1960s? Are there similar examples today?
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Short Description
The people of Fogo Island, Newfoundland, voice their daily concerns and thoughts about the future. Fisherman Billy Crane tells why he is being forced to leave the island to seek employment.