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The Chairmaker and the Boys
195920 min 3 secFilm: Documentary, Children's film
Production: Tim WilsonNicholas Balla
Script: Grant Crabtree
A story about Ernest Hart, of the Margaree Valley of Cape Breton Island, who for over fifty years served his farming neighbours as carpenter, blacksmith and general handyman. While he makes chairs, his young grandson makes mischief, and Grandpa Hart is forced into yet another role. This film reflects the social and cultural values and beliefs prevalent at the time of production.
Availability
Subject categories
- Crafts > Carpentry and CabinetworkFurnishings
- Social Studies > Communities in Canada/World
- Geography > Human GeographyNatural ResourcesTerritory: Regional
Credits
- producer
- Tim Wilson
- executive producer
- Nicholas Balla
- script
- Grant Crabtree
- camera
- Grant Crabtree
- sound
- Kathleen Shannon
- editing
- Robert Russell
- sound recording
- Ron Alexander
- music
- Maurice Blackburn
Awards
- Certificate of Merit - Category: Films for ChildrenGenie Awards
- Honourable Mention - Category: Recreation FilmsInternational Children's Film Festival
- DiplomaFilm Festival
- Diploma of HonourInternational Meeting of FIlms for Youth
- Silver Plaque - Second Prize - Category: Films for ChildrenElectronic, Nuclear and Teleradio cinematographic Review