This film examines the changing economy of Canada’s Atlantic provinces and the factors that contributed to the expansion of industry in the early to mid-1960s. The film focuses primarily on the choice confronting many inshore fishermen - whether to stay with the free but frugal life that their nets provide, or to move to the city. Suitable for upper primary and lower secondary levels.
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Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
001889
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Fishermen
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Industries - Canada
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Atlantic Provinces
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → New Brunswick - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Newfoundland - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Nova Scotia - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Prince Edward Island - Social life and customs
Childrens Films → Children 12+
Documentary → Documentary films - Canada
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Canada - Economic conditions
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Canada - Social conditions
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Social change
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Fishermen
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)