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John Cabot: A Man of the Renaissance
1964
28 min
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This short film documents John Cabot's quest to discover a westward route across the sea to the Orient in 15th-century Europe. The resulting story is one that explores the geography of the Renaissance world as well as its social and intellectual character.
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The History Makers1959 - 1964 3 editionsFrom the most intrepid explorers to the fathers of Confederation, this series of 17 half-hour episodes tells the compelling early history of our great country.
This short film documents John Cabot's quest to discover a westward route across the sea to the Orient in 15th-century Europe. The resulting story is one that explores the geography of the Renaissance world as well as its social and intellectual character.
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directorMorten Parker
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scriptMorten Parker
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executive producerGuy Glover
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photographyDenis Gillson
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soundLeo O'DonnellGeorge Croll
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editingDennis Sawyer
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sound editingSidney Pearson
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castIvor BarryPowys ThomasJohn Vernon
Ages 12 to 17
Study Guide
School subjects
Students should have some background knowledge of John Cabot before viewing
this film so they are able to understand his mission. After the film, have a
discussion and compare Christopher Columbus' voyage with that of John Cabot.
Were they both seeking the same thing?