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The Acadian Connection (Le Lien acadien)
19951 h 16 min 51 secFilm: Documentary
Direction: Monique LeBlanc
Production: Shelagh MackenzieMarilyn A. Belec
Script: Monique LeBlanc
In this warm tribute to the spirit of l'Acadie, filmmaker Monique LeBlanc takes an affectionate look at ten members of the far-flung LeBlanc family--Acadians and Cajuns whose energy and joie de vivre speak of a legendary tenacity. From California to New Brunswick, from Ontario to Louisiana, Monique LeBlanc finds the dreams and determination of her ancestors living on in the hearts of her cousins, no matter where they make their homes.
The Acadian Connection (Le Lien acadien) is about the profound ties that bind family and culture in a world where so many people seek a sense of belonging. This film is certain to appeal to anyone who cares about family, history and identity, especially if they have an interest in Acadian or Cajun culture.
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Subject categories
- Francophone Communities > AcadiaHistory and IdentityNew BrunswickPortraits
- Families > Family PortraitsGenealogy
Credits
- director
- Monique LeBlanc
- script
- Monique LeBlanc
- narrator
- Monique LeBlanc
- producer
- Shelagh Mackenzie
- executive producer
- Marilyn A. Belec
- cinematography
- Pierre Letarte
- Martin Leclerc
- Barry Perles
- Kent Nason
- animation camera
- Pierre Landry
- Raymond Dumas
- sound
- Richard Besse
- Arthur McKay
- David Brown
- editing
- Michael Jones
- sound editing
- Kimberlee McTaggart
- re-recording
- Shelley Craig
- music
- Ronaldo Richard
- Monique Jean
- participation
- Sylvia White
- Dudley J., Jr LeBlanc
- Raymond Guy LeBlanc
- Paul LeBlanc
- Claudette LeBlanc
Awards
- Moonsnail Award - Category: Best Director (Monique LeBlanc)Atlantic International Film Festival
- Moonsnail Award - Category: Best Cinematography (Pierre Letarte)Atlantic International Film Festival
- Moonsnail Award - Category: Best Sound (Richard Besse)Atlantic International Film Festival