Almost Giants

198424 min 33 secFilm: Documentary

Direction: Gary Toole

Production: Craig GrahamMark ZannisFrançois ChampagneBarrie Howells

Script: Holly Dressel

Co-produced by the NFB and Les Productions S.D.A. Ltée with the financial assistance of Telefilm Canada and with the collaboration of Société Radio-Canada and Sport Canada.

In recent years, Canada has risen from virtual obscurity in women's gymnastics to become one of the top ten countries in the world, directly behind the United States and Eastern Europe. Almost Giants takes a behind-the-scenes look at the training process--from young hopefuls in individual clubs to the selection of competitors for a berth on the national team. Highlights include the team's training and preparation for, as well as participation in, the 1983 World Championships in Budapest, where the Canadian National Women's Gymnastic Team finished in the top twelve.

Subject categories


  • Sports and Leisure > CompetitionsGymnasticsWomen
  • Foreign Countries > Eastern Europe and BalkansEuropeInternational Perspectives
  • Women > Sports and Athletics

Credits


director
Gary Toole
producer
Craig Graham
Mark Zannis
executive producer
François Champagne
Barrie Howells
script
Holly Dressel
narrator
Holly Dressel
cinematography
Andy Kitzanuk
Barry Perles
sound
Pierre Michaud
Gyula Traub
Diane Carrière
Andy McBrearty
editing
Ian Rankin
re-recording
Jean-Pierre Joutel
Adrian Croll
music
Ben Low