NFB Collection
The Great Plains
195723 minFilm: Documentary
Direction: Roman Kroitor
Production: Tom Daly
A study of the vast prairie region of Canada, showing the varied occupations of farmers and townsmen throughout the year. The film employs live photography, animation and, in the historical sequences, paintings to tell the story of the plains from early days of settlement to such recent developments as the oil industry.
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Subject categories
- History - Canada > Economics and IndustryWestern Canada
- Agriculture > Historical PerspectivesPioneersPrairiesRural Life
- Industry and Commerce > Regional DevelopmentWestern Canada
Credits
- director
- Roman Kroitor
- editing
- Roman Kroitor
- producer
- Tom Daly
- photography
- Donald Wilder
- sound
- George Croll
- animation
- Allan Mardon