For most of the 20th century, film production on the Canadian prairies was small, and the vast majority of homegrown work was in educational, industrial, wildlife, promotional, and sponsored films. One who
Keep ReadingThanks to the memories, as well as the books, albums and films, Leonard Cohen will never truly die. Hallelujah.
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Keep ReadingRemembering Colin Low, director of NFB films like Corral, City of Gold, Universe, Billy Crane Moves Away, and other Canuck classics.
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Keep Reading"The basic purpose is for our people to have a voice. To be heard is the important thing, no matter what it is that we’re talking about," says Alanis Obomsawin.
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