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On the Trail of the Far Fur Country (Documentary, 75 min.) [ Currently in production ] On the Trail of the Far Fur Country is a documentary about the fate of a silent feature film called The Romance of the Far Fur Country filmed by the Hudson’s Bay Company in 1920 and the efforts to bring the footage held in the British Film Institute archives back to Canada. The film is about the repatriation of these images to the Aboriginal communities across northern Canada; the original settings and subjects of this lost film. With the generous support of the Manitoba Arts Council, Winnipeg Arts Council and Manitoba Film and Music. Other community support in conjunction with the Return of the Far Fur Country Project. More details here.
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The Challenges of Giving Shelter (Documentary, 44 min. 2013) [ Currently in post production ] The Challenges of Giving Shelter gives a behind the scenes look at the daily workings of the Winnipeg Humane Society. This is a world of dedicated animal lovers faced with difficult decisions, where sympathetic staff and volunteers manage their compassion fatigue and community expectations to care for cute, cuddly, at times dangerous and homeless animals. With the generous support of the Winnipeg Arts Council's With Art program in collaboration with the Winnipeg Humane Society.
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Epilogues ( Short Documentary Series, 5 x 8 min. On Demand / MTS TV) Epilogues is a short documentary series that explores some of the fascinating tales of Winnipeg rich history. Each episode will use character-interviews, historical pictures and archival footage to construct a snapshot of the past. Possible episodes include: The Toilers of '33: The tragic story of the Canadian champion basketball team of 1933. After winning the first 2 games of a best of 5 series, the team was flying back from Tulsa, Oklahoma to play the final 3 games when their plane crashed, killing 2 players and injurying many others. Flags fly at half mast. Hugh Pennwarden, son of one of the survivors tells his father's story. Fighting Billy William Code started his career as a Winnipeg firefighter before Winnipeg was even a city. He would become known as Fighting Billy, and would douse the most famous blazes along the streets of our boom-time prairie city for over 40 years—this is his story. 1001 Angry Men In 1919, Winnipeg was the scene of Canada’s most famous general strike. Over 90 years later, the strike still brings up more questions than it does answers. 1001 Angry Men tells the story of Winnipeg’s Mayor and his battle for control of our city. Catherine: Queen of the Birds For over 20 years, Catherine Thexton recorded the birds in her garden. Catherine: Queen of the Birds is about her passion, and the reason why her recordings are kept not only in an archive in Winnipeg, but as far away as the British Library, in London. The Tin Can Cathedral In 1906, a Ukrainian Bishop named Seriphim arrived in Winnipeg to build his church. The Tin Can Cathedral tells the story of this religious leader, the immigrants he led, and the ramshackle cathedral built from scrap-material in Winnipeg’s North End.
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Shelterbelt ( Documentary, 30 min.) By Kevin Nikkel [ In production ] A documentary exploring how Mennonite farmers transformed the barren grassland Canadian prairie into the tree-lined shelterbelts we see today. With the generous support of the University of Winnipeg's German-Canadian Studies Fellowship research grant
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Sticks, Stones, Bricks and Bones ( Documentary 29 min. 2010) [ Broadcast on MTS TV's Winnipeg On Demand] A portrait of Winnipeg through a mosaic of characters and stories, each in keeping with the four themes of the title: sticks, stones, bricks and bones. More details here. |
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The No Regretzkys ( Documentary, 8 min., 2009) An unlikely group of non-atheletes decide to take a leap into the world of surprisingly competitive beer-league hockey. Check it out on the web site www.playingintraffic.ca. |
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(Documenary series, 5 x 9 min., 2009) Our Neon City is a 5 part short documentary TV series that explores the history of Winnipeg through neon signs from businesses from the past century. Each film takes a neon sign and explores the people that owned, worked, or visited the establishment from the past. The objective of the series is to celebrate the complexity and diversity of Winnipeg's history. Episodes include: Clifford's, The Blue Note Cafe, Dojack's, The Royal Alexandra Hotel's Turkish Baths, and the Bell Hotel. Visit www.ourneoncity.com |
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Intersections is a documentary TV series commissioned by MTS TV Video on Demand for their Winnipeg on Demand series. The series is a slice of life and business at various intersections in Winnipeg. The film records what life is like for people living and working at some of the busier and colourful corners of Winnipeg. The objective of the series is to celebrate the complexity and diversity of various neighbourhoods in Winnipeg. Each episode explores the life of the people and businesses, going beyond stereotypes & sensational headlines commonly found in the news media. Corners include: Selkirk & Mcgregor, Sargent & Furby, Provencher & St. Joseph, Logan & Main, Osborne & Wardlaw and Portage & Arlington. Visit the INTERSECTIONS Website. |
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365 Choices a Year: A Study of Behaviour and Addictions (Documentary, 55 min. 2009) 365 Choices a Year provides a window into the complex journey of addictions treatment through the experiences of Les and Kevin. Their residential treatment is based on a behavioiur approach to addictinos. Addiction is not a disease, lifestyle and social context are at the heart of the problem. The treatment process and living free of addictions is complicated; it means making right choices every day, 365 choices a year, with the support of others. Les and Kevin return to the community to struggle again with the complicated environments that lead them to substances in the past. |
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A Trail of Dead Wood: Life After the Pine Beetle (Documentary, 43 min., 2008) An exploration of people's reaction to the Mountain Pine Beetle epidemic in Northern British Columbia, and Alberta. Includes the stories of treeplanters, loggers, mill operators, and people making a living despite the changing forests.
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A Short History of Four Mennonites in Ukraine (Documentary, 27 min, 2007) A family pilgrimage to the old country, in quest of understanding, identity and faith, past and present. |
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Grounds for a Movement: A Look at Fair Trade Coffee (Documentary, 25 minutes, 2004) An investigation of the growing fair trade movement and the conflict over brand identity and product certification. |
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