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History - Canada (24)

Portraits (3)

  • Georges P. Vanier: Soldier, Diplomat, Governor General
    Georges P. Vanier: Soldier, Diplomat, Governor General
    Clément Perron 1960 29 min
    This short documentary looks at Governor General Georges Vanier: his military service in two world wars, his diplomatic service between the wars and his investiture as Canada's 19th Governor General.
  • Obachan's Garden
    Obachan's Garden
    Linda Ohama 2001 1 h 34 min
    Peeling back the layers of her grandmother's life, filmmaker Linda Ohama discovers a painful, buried past in this feature-length documentary. Asayo Murakami, 103 years old, recalls life in Japan, her arrival in Canada as a "picture bride," her determination to marry a man of her choice, the bombing of Hiroshima and the forced relocation of her family during WWII. Beautifully rendered dramatic sequences are merged with an exquisite collection of memories, feelings, images and voices. Culminating in an emotional reunion with a long-lost daughter, this film is a personal reflection of Japanese-Canadian history and a testament to one woman's endurance and spirit.
  • The Unbroken Line
    The Unbroken Line
    Diane Beaudry 1979 29 min
    This is a historical survey of the office of the Canadian governor general, from its inception through the inauguration of Edward Schreyer to office. Drawing from archival photos and using live-action film footage, The Unbroken Line gives us a look at some of the governors general (and their families) who have contributed to the Canadian political system.

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