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Fishing and Hunting Industries (30)

Work Issues (2)

  • Billy Crane Moves Away
    Billy Crane Moves Away
    Colin Low 1967 17 min
    This short documentary features Newfoundland fisherman Billy Crane, who speaks frankly on the state of the inshore fishery and how the lack of government support has contributed to the industry’s downfall. He is being forced to leave home to seek employment in Toronto. This film was made with the Challenge for Change program.
  • Brian Earle on Merchants and Welfare
    Brian Earle on Merchants and Welfare
    Colin Low 1967 10 min
    A look at the relationships among the Fogo Island merchants and fishermen, and at the demoralizing effects welfare has on them.

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