Perspective (1955)
A groundbreaking Canadian anthology series blending documentary and dramatization, Perspective explored social issues, Canadian identity, and everyday life through a mix of real-life stories and fictional dramatizations. Hosted by Fred Davis and produced by the National Film Board of Canada, the series ran for three seasons on CBC Television between 1955 and 1958.
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1. Arrival1957-01-01 · 30mThis drama portrays an immigrant family and the mingled feelings of hope and despair that characterize their life in a strange land. An Italian wife joins her husband in a large Ca
- 2 2. The Barrier1957-01-01 · 1h 0mThis feature-length drama tells two sides of the same story to illustrate the lack of communication between employer and employee. The story takes us into a fictional paper company
- 3 3. Birth of a Giant1957-01-01 · 30mThis documentary short tells the story of the conception, construction and testing of the largest Canadian aircraft of its time - the Canadair Argus. A marine reconnaissance aircra
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4. Borderline1957-01-01 · 28m15-yr old Nora is in a home for "problem teens" because of her rebellious nature. The film implies the blame is on her parents' leniency.
- 5 5. Capital City1957-01-01 · 30mA trip along the Rideau Canal leads to a tour of Ottawa including Parliament,various government buildings, surrounding parks and historic sites. A National Film Board production.
- 6 6. Double Vedict1957-01-01 · 30mA lawyer unexpectedly hangs himself in his home while his wife is running an errand. Why did he do it?
- 7 7. Encounter at Trinity1957-01-01 · 28mAs a "tourist", broadcaster Fred Davis visits Trinity Bay, Nfld. where the residents regularly round up pods of pothead whales (pilot whales) both for their oil and to grind up to
- 8 8. Fires of Envy1957-01-01 · 29mThis short film is a dramatization of Canadian author W.O. Mitchell's penetrating story about the racial prejudice encountered by a Polish immigrant farmer in a rural Saskatchewan
- 9 9. Haiti1957-01-01 · 30mThis short film from the Perspective series highlights social and economic development in Haiti circa 1957. It depicts customs and traditions used to pass along the history of a pe
- 10 10. Howard1957-01-01 · 29mThis documentary short presents the dilemma of a teenager caught in the crossfire of adult opinions and youthful enthusiasm. Howard, just out of high school, is slated for college
- 11 11. Island Romance1957-01-01 · 30mThis short fictional film features the picturesque seaside landscape of Prince Edward Island as the setting for a summer romance between a girl from Winnipeg and a young fisherman
- 12 12. Joe and Roxy1957-01-01 · 28mDramatises the psychological problems of two teenagers in love who try to counterbalance with their relationship the drabness of their home life. Contrasts the teen-ager's need for
- 13 13. Log Drive1957-01-01 · 29mThis short documentary brings to the screen a great seasonal event in the Québec spruce forest—the log drive. In lyrics set to a sprightly tune, ballad singer describes this annual
- 14 14. Pierrot in Montreal1957-01-01 · 30mIn this documentary short, Canadian mime Guy Hoffman, acting as Pierrot, introduces us to the art of pantomime. The streets of Montreal and the Belmont Amusement Park are the backd
- 15 15. Profile of a Problem Drinker1957-01-01 · 29mA young businessman begins drinking to cope with the stresses in his life. His wife struggles to get him to stop as he begins to embarrass himself in public and to lose effectivene
- 16 16. The Happy Fugitive1957-01-01 · 30mThis short drama profiles a fugitive who skipped out on parole 28 years ago and now finds that he must finish his prison term. The film is based on a case from the files of the Joh
- 17 17. Test Pilot1957-01-01 · 30mA suspenseful story by Arthur Hailey about the excitement and hazards of being an aircraft test pilot.
- 18 18. Wolfe and Montcalm1957-01-01 · 29mThis historical short looks at the circumstances, the plans, and speculates on the thoughts of the the two generals leading up to the historic battle on the Plains of Abraham in 17
- 19 19. The Harvest1957-01-01 · 30mA small town Canadian prairie pastor needs to decide whether to accept a position in the big city, or to continue the struggles of small town life.
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