Citizen Discussions

196728 min 16 secFilm: Documentary

Direction: Colin Low

Production: John Kemeny

Using film as a means of communication, the people of Fogo Island, Newfoundland, voice some of their concerns. This film discusses efforts to obtain provincial support for the United Maritimes Fisheries Co-op to run the Seldom fish plant, and comments on the subsequent decision by the Newfoundland government in favour of the Yellow Fish Company.

Subject categories


  • Social Issues > Canadian CommunitiesRural LifeWork and Unemployment
  • Fishing and Hunting Industries > CooperativesNewfoundland
  • Media and Communication > Social Issues

Credits


director
Colin Low
producer
John Kemeny
photography
Robert Humble
editing
Dennis Sawyer