Challenger: An Industrial Romance
This feature documentary follows the development of Canadair's super-executive jet. A totally new type of aircraft, it is faster, cheaper to fly, and more comfortable than any other business jet. Would it make it off the drawing board and into the air? The film captures the spirit of the Canadian air transport industry and its attempt to compete with its American counterparts.
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This feature documentary follows the development of Canadair's super-executive jet. A totally new type of aircraft, it is faster, cheaper to fly, and more comfortable than any other business jet. Would it make it off the drawing board and into the air? The film captures the spirit of the Canadian air transport industry and its attempt to compete with its American counterparts.
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directorStephen Low
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producerStephen Low
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scriptStephen Low
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narratorStephen Low
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executive producerRoman Kroitor
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associate producerMichael RubboHarry Gulkin
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photographyAndreas Poulsson
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soundBev DavidsonJacques Drouin
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editingRoger Hart
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sound editingKen Page
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re-recordingHans Peter StroblAdrian Croll
Summarize the stages of development that are highlighted in this documentary. Use free software such as Piktochart to create a timeline of Canada’s aerospace engineering history. Research companies like Bombardier and create a script that updates this documentary with changes that have happened since 1980. Create an interconnected organizer that looks at the social, environmental, political and economic issues related to this industry. Who are the stakeholders involved in decision making? Do all decision makers have the same power? What strategies are used in the advertising campaign for the challenger? Research the various jobs that are related to this industry. Use a website such as Career Cruising to find out what education and training is needed. Research the contributions that women and BIPOC have made to the aerospace industry.
