Science, Environment and Health
Documentaries can uncover the hidden secrets of the natural world and reveal the beauty of our surroundings. They can also explore the environmental issues and show the human dimensions of medical science.
Excerpts
23 Skidoo
1
Beyond the Naked Eye
1
A Day in the National Parks
1
The Dikes
1
Emergence of a Dragonfly
1
Octopus Hunt
1
Out of Silence
1
Reflections on Suffering
1
2
Rural Health
1
The Winds of Fogo
1
Questions
1. Many of the NFB films about Newfoundland of the 1950s and 1960s dealt with the economic and social situation of the province. This film portrays another side of the people and the province. How is it distinct from such films as Billy Crane Moves Away and Citizen Discussion? In particular, what does it show us about Newfoundland fishers that the other films do not?
2. How does the use of the son's narration influence our understanding of the father?
2. How does the use of the son's narration influence our understanding of the father?
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Short Description
William Wells, fisherman, and his two sons journey to the gannet colony on the Funk Islands. There are close-up views of enormous flocks of seabirds swarming on the cliffs and in the sky.