This is a film about Newfoundland roots, culture and its present-day position in Canada as a significant maritime region community and as an important but little-known part of our history.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
007598
Language
English
Subject categories
Animals & Wildlife → Fish trade
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Atlantic Coast (Canada)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Atlantic Provinces
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Newfoundland - Social life and customs
Documentary → Documentary films - Canada
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Colonies
History → Newfoundland - History
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Fishing - Canada
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)