Politics and History
From its beginnings, the National Film Board has tackled social and economic issues. Excerpts in this theme show how documentary film can play a part in social action.
Excerpts
Front of Steel
1
"I Just Didn't Want to Die": The 1914 Newfoundland Sealing Disaster
1
"Just One Big Mess": The Halifax Explosion, 1917
1
Land For Pioneers
1
On Strike: The Winnipeg General Strike, 1919
1
Rush for Gold - The Klondike Gold Rush, 1897
1
"They Didn't Starve Us Out": Industrial Cape Breton in the 1920s
1
Trans-Canada Express
1
Voice of Action
1
When Asia Speaks
1
Questions
1. This excerpt from a wartime look at radio addresses three different subjects: the current use of radio; Canada's contribution to radio's past; and what radio means to Canada. What does it have to say about each of the subjects?
2. Notice the way sound is used in the excerpt. What does it add?
2. Notice the way sound is used in the excerpt. What does it add?
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Short Description
During World War II, Canadian radio helped draw together a widely scattered population. In particular, CBC newscasts covered the activities of Canada's fighting men abroad.