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The Rise and Fall of the Great Lakes
1968
16 min
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In this short documentary from conservationist Bill Mason, he illustrates that although the Great Lakes have had their ups and downs, nothing has been harder to take than what humans have done to them lately. In the film, a lone canoeist lives through the changes of geological history, through Ice Age and flood, only to find himself in the end trapped in a sea of scum.
In this short documentary from conservationist Bill Mason, he illustrates that although the Great Lakes have had their ups and downs, nothing has been harder to take than what humans have done to them lately. In the film, a lone canoeist lives through the changes of geological history, through Ice Age and flood, only to find himself in the end trapped in a sea of scum.
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directorBill Mason
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writerBill Mason
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photographyBill Mason
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editingBill Mason
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animationBill Mason
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producerJoseph Koenig
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animation cameraKjeld Nielsen
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sound editingAlex Rayment
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re-recordingRoger LamoureuxMichel Descombes
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musicBruce MackayRobert Fleming
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castBlake James
Ages 9 to 14
School subjects
Before viewing: Brainstorm to learn what students already know about the formation of the Great Lakes, their importance to Canadian industry and transportation, and the present-day pollution of these lakes. Post-viewing: Discuss how the Great Lakes waters have been polluted as a result of human actions. Discuss possible solutions for the future.