The Children of Fogo Island

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Shorts Program: Redux
TIFF Lightbox 4 Fri, Apr 27, 2018 12:15 PM
Featuring past and present leading voices from Atlantic Canada, this shorts program showcases the eclectic visions and innovative techniques by which fimmakers have explored the lives and landscapes of Canada's eastern coast.
Film Info
Runtime:17
Copyright:1967
Country Listing:Canada
Rating:G
Festival Info
Festival Year:2018
Language:English
Program Category:Redux
Cast/Crew Info
Director(s):Colin Low
Producer(s):John Kennedy
Editor(s):Dennis Sawyer
Composer:Wayne Brace
Noel Dinn
Bryan Hennessy
Sandy Morris
Derek Pelley

Description

This short film from Colin Low presents the problems faced by the people of Fogo Island, Newfoundland, and what keeps them committed to the land. Witness some of the magic of the island as seen through the eyes of children, and understand why its inhabitants cling to its shores. NFB