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Subjects (65)
Canada - Images of a Country (10)

National Emblems (5)

  • The Maple Leaf
    The Maple Leaf
    Paul Bochner 1978 1 min
    In this animated short, the maple leaf on the Canadian flag turns into two profiles that illustrate the many relationships between people.
  • The Performer
    The Performer
    Norma Bailey 1978 3 min
    This short film from the Canada Vignettes series features tenor Roger Doucet singing the Canadian national anthem, O Canada, before a hockey game in the Montreal Forum.
  • The National Scream
    The National Scream
    Robert Awad  &  David Verrall 1980 27 min
    This lively satire uses animation and a pseudo-documentary style to depict Canada's search for a national identity. The National Scream explains, amongst other elements of Canadiana, how and why the beaver became the country's symbol.
  • O Canada
    O Canada
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    1997 2 min
    This short film illustrates the Canadian national anthem through the use of contemporary and archival footage. A stunning rendition of the anthem is performed by a 57-piece orchestra, and the film features English subtitles with the anthem’s complete lyrics.
  • William Shatner Sings O Canada
    William Shatner Sings O Canada
    Jacob Medjuck 2011 5 min
    When William Shatner gets a Lifetime Achievement Award from Canada's Governor General, he shows appreciation as only Shatner can. In this short film, the most famous space cadet in showbiz takes helm of our heritage and treats us to a memorable rendition of Canada's national anthem.

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