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The Kid Who Couldn't Miss
1982
1 h 19 min
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Paul Cowan's feature-length film combines fiction and reality to tell the story of how William Avery (Billy) Bishop became one of the leading fighter pilots of World War I. By no accounts a biography of Billy Bishop, the film uses a 'docu-drama' approach to show how one person goes from being a brash kid from Ontario to Canada's most decorated military figure.
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Paul Cowan's feature-length film combines fiction and reality to tell the story of how William Avery (Billy) Bishop became one of the leading fighter pilots of World War I. By no accounts a biography of Billy Bishop, the film uses a 'docu-drama' approach to show how one person goes from being a brash kid from Ontario to Canada's most decorated military figure.
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directorPaul Cowan
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producerPaul Cowan
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cameraPaul Cowan
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executive producerAdam Symansky
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soundRichard NicholJames McCarthy
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editingPaul CowanSidonie Kerr
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sound editingJackie Newell
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re-recordingJean-Pierre JoutelAdrian Croll
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animationMeilan Lam
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narratorWilliam Hutt
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musicBen Low
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castEric PetersonJohn Gray
Ages 15 to 17
School subjects
Pre-viewing: Define “docu-drama” and consider how this genre differs from documentary. Brainstorm students’ prior knowledge of World War I and Canadian flying ace Billy Bishop. Discuss the term “dog fighting,” as it was used during this war. Discuss the relevance of the following quote: “Because Bishop flew many of his patrols alone, most of his victories were never witnessed”, (source). Have students comment on the mystery surrounding Bishop’s supposed raid on Estourmel near the end of World War I.