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Chasing the Eclipse

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1979 23 min
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A group of amateur astronomers and eclipse-chasers arrive in Canada from Warren, Michigan, to view a total eclipse of the sun near Brandon, Manitoba. The film follows them through their preparations, the "chase," and finally the eclipse.

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Chasing the Eclipse

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A group of amateur astronomers and eclipse-chasers arrive in Canada from Warren, Michigan, to view a total eclipse of the sun near Brandon, Manitoba. The film follows them through their preparations, the "chase," and finally the eclipse.

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  • director
    Ian Elkin
    Norma Bailey
  • producer
    Jerry Krepakevich
    Michael Scott
  • cinematography
    Ian Elkin
    Gilles Gascon
    Pierre Mignot
  • sound
    Leon Johnson
  • editing
    Dennis Ryland
  • re-recording
    Clive Perry
  • executive producer
    Michael Scott

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