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Eye Witness No. 54Daryl Duke , Felix Lazarus , … 1953 11 minThese vignettes from 1954 cover various aspects of life in Canada and were shown in theatres across the country. Subjects included here are: Ball Stars Start Young: In Vancouver's Little League, baseball players, diamond and equipment are junior size, but not the boys' coaches or the eagerness of teams and fans. An Auto a Minute: This is just about the rate of output seen in one of Ontario's automobile assembly plants. A Railroad Goes to Sea: Swapping steel rails for ocean waves is routine for British Columbia's Pacific Great Eastern Railway, travelling the forty-mile leg between Vancouver and Squamish by railway barge. -
LacrosseDouglas Jackson 1965 14 minThis short film highlights how the sport of lacrosse, which has changed little over time, is regaining popularity. Watch how the game is played, how lacrosse sticks are made by Mohawks at a factory in Cornwall, and how the Canadian Lacrosse Association helps instruct teams.
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Learning Lacrosse (Part 1): OffenceDouglas Jackson 1965 17 minThis short documentary focuses on the offence play required for the sport of lacrosse. It makes up the first part of a two-part series of training films for those interested in mastering the sport. The film uses close-ups, slow-motion, and stop-motion techniques to clearly illustrate tricks and moves that might otherwise be missed during a live demonstration.
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Learning Lacrosse (Part 2): DefenceDouglas Jackson 1965 10 minThis short documentary focuses on the defensive play required for the sport of lacrosse. Combined with Part One: Offence, these two films make up a complete training guide for those interested in the sport. The films use close-ups, slow-motion, and stop-motion techniques to clearly illustrate tricks and moves that might otherwise be missed during a live demonstration.
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Oskee Wee WeeWilliam Pettigrew 1968 10 minThis documentary is a zany portrait of the particular fever that hits the city of Ottawa, Ontario, during Grey Cup finals. The film is as much about the football game, where the Hamilton Tiger Cats face the Saskatchewan Roughriders, as it is about Ti-Cats fans and their infamous "Oskee Wee Wee", the magic chant with which they exhort their team to victory.
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Standing on the LinePaul Émile d'Entremont 2018 1 h 20 minTRIGGER WARNING: This film contains the following subject matter: Suicide and self harm.
In both amateur and professional sports, being gay remains taboo. For some athletes, the pressure to perform is compounded by the further strain of deciding whether or not to come out of the closet. They set out to overcome prejudice in the hopes of changing things for the athletes of tomorrow. -
The Roots & The RiseRyan Sidhoo 2018 23 minToronto is at the epicentre of Canada’s NBA talent boom. We meet the pioneers who have grown the game and introduce a group of young hopefuls chasing their own hoop dream.
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Elijah II: Defend Your CrownRyan Sidhoo 2018 15 minAlong with the legendary coach, Ro Russell, Elijah heads to the Fab 48 Tournament in Vegas and a middle-school ranking camp in D.C. He is set to defend his title as the best in the class of 2023.
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True North: Inside the Rise of Toronto Basketball (Feature)Ryan Sidhoo 2019 1 h 29 minOn the heels of the Toronto Raptors’ historic NBA Championship and the record-setting number of Canadian draft picks, the Toronto hoop dream is more alive than ever. In this feature-length doc, director Ryan Sidhoo shines the spotlight on 12-year-old Elijah Fisher, 15-year-old Keone Davis and 18-year-old Cordell Veira as they navigate today’s youth basketball machine in pursuit of their own NBA dreams.
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King Nation III: Bright LightsRyan Sidhoo 2018 23 minThe King Nation trilogy closes with Malachi Ndur, 15, who has gone from small-town kid to major prospect. Malachi along with Keone and Jalen head to the Fab 48 tournament in Vegas with a chance to end the summer crowned as kings.
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Cordell I: Trust the ProcessRyan Sidhoo 2018 15 minCordell Veira enters his senior year playing for an underdog program. Time is ticking for Cordell to land a Division 1 scholarship offer while also carrying the weight of family redemption.
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Cordell II: For My FamilyRyan Sidhoo 2018 15 minWithout an offer, Cordell’s season is winding down. A slate of big games offers him one last chance to catch the eye of a Division 1 coach.
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Finale: Making ItRyan Sidhoo 2018 15 minWe catch up with each player in the midst of their journey as they reflect on their road ahead.
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Elijah I: Just a KidRyan Sidhoo 2018 15 minElijah Fisher is the top-ranked 12-year-old in the world. We go beyond the rankings and social media clout to see how a family manages the expectations that come with raising a child in the spotlight.
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King Nation I: Play Small, Win BigRyan Sidhoo 2018 23 minKing Nation AAU are on the rise, but need a floor general. The responsibility falls on the shoulders of 5’9 point guard Keone Davis, 15, who leads the team into the Pittsburgh Jam Fest with high hopes.
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King Nation II: The North's American DreamRyan Sidhoo 2018 15 minInspired by his father and the NBA players from his suburb, Jalen Celestine, 15, knows the NBA is within reach. With big-time US prep schools calling, the family ventures south for official visits.
