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Escape to the Mainland
Series title:The SixtiesHierarchical level:Item (Accession level)Item number (ISN):231647Type of material:Moving imagesFound in:Archives / Film, Video and Sound -
Record information – Details Fonds/collection:CANADIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION, TELEVISION: CBOT FILM LIBRARYAccession:1983-0111Media:FilmPart:1 of 1Release date:1964-03-29Production company:Canadian Broadcasting CorporationProduction credit:director/script, Munroe Scott; producer, Cameron Graham; editing, Sally MacDonald; photography, Paul Pequenat; host, Frank McGee; narrator, Bud KnappDescription:Television public affairs program hosted by Frank McGee. Bud Knapp narrates this examination of the devastating economic effects of the mechanization of an iron ore mine on the inhabitants of Bell Island Newfoundland. Footage of life in the town and interviews with some of the more than 1500 permanently laid off miners reveal the problems of unemployment and subsequent poverty. Member of Parliament Steve Neary is also interviewed regarding the island's future prospects. <28mn>Language:EnglishOriginal number:1554-18Notes:Detailed holdings information: -
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