A Return to Memory
A Return to Memory
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When Canada entered World War II, the National Film Board suddenly had an urgent new mission—and hundreds of women stepped forward, helping to...
Evelyn Cherry
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Windbreaks on the Prairies
Windbreaks on the Prairies0/101943HDThis short film serves as a cautionary tale to farmers who recklessly cut down trees on their land. When prairie farmers engaged in this practice to...
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Around the Village Green
Around the Village Green4.8/101937HDContrasts traditional and modern village life, as changes occur with better transport and as country estates are sold off for housing.
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Water for the Prairies
Water for the Prairies0/101951HDThis 1950s' film looks at the measures to preserve water flow from the Rocky Mountains. With the steady falling of the water table, the exploitation...
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When All the People Play
When All the People Play0/101948HDThis short 1948 documentary focuses on the people of Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, and their efforts to create a recreation center. People from every...
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Wings of Mercy
Wings of Mercy0/101947HDThis short film takes a look at Saskatchewan’s air ambulance service, organized and operated by experienced flyers who provide speedy...
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Behind the Scenes
Behind the Scenes0/101938HDA playful and affectionate look at London Zoo and the people and animals who make up its daily life.
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Making Movie History: Evelyn Spice Cherry
Making Movie History: Evelyn Spice Cherry0/102014HDEvelyn Spice Cherry talks about directing documentaries at the NFB during the Second World War. Cherry was one of the first women directors at NFB.
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Spring on the Farm
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Land in Trust
Land in Trust0/101949HDA film on soil conservation, showing problems facing farmers in different areas of Canada. Many scenes of soil eroded, gouged and leached out by...
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Out Beyond Town
Out Beyond Town0/101948HDAfter a farm child becomes sick, a visit from the sanitary inspector points out various precautions for maintaining a clean water supply and...
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Farm Electrification
Farm Electrification0/101946HDA farming community organizes to obtain hydro power under Manitoba's rural electrification plan. Energetic canvassing wins over those hesitant to...
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55000 for Breakfast
55000 for Breakfast0/101949HDThis short documentary profiles a 1949 meeting of the International Federation of Agricultural Producers in Guelph, Ontario. The IFAP plans to help...
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Calendar of the Year
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Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast0/101934HDShort documentary about weather forecasting, emphasising the importance of the GPO's telecommunications systems.
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A Job in a Million
