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Self-realization (6)
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Eye Witness No. 98Tim Wilson & Hector Lemieux 1957 10 minBeauty Makes Business: In Toronto, at Walter Thornton's, the largest school for models in Canada, hundreds of young women enrol annually to learn the secrets of charm and self-improvement. Meeting of Minds: The city of Ottawa becomes a jumbo "brain trust" as 1200 men and women from learned societies across Canada meet to discuss the state of knowledge on many subjects. McGill Winter Carnival: For three days in winter, students at McGill University lay aside their books for outdoor pursuits, which include everything from handsome snow sculpture to competitive sports events. -
Eye Witness No. 471952 11 minTheir Clinic's the World: Operating from Geneva, Switzerland, the World Health Organization brings improved health and living standards to remote parts of the world. Home on the Campus: Manitoba University's coeds qualify for degrees in home economics as they learn to grapple with the problems of housekeeping and baby care. The Plane that Beats the Bush: The De Havilland Beaver, an aerial pack-horse designed to meet the needs of the bush pilot, demonstrates it versatility.
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FighterErica Lepage 2007 9 minAfter being attacked, a young Mohawk woman decides to overcome her fear and do what she loves, namely box. Story of a Kanesatake fighter out to prove she?s the strongest.
Since 2004, Wapikoni Mobile has been giving young Aboriginals the opportunity to speak out using video and music. This short film was made with the guidance of these travelling studios and is part of the 2007 Selection - Wapikoni Mobile DVD. -
The Great MalaiseCatherine Lepage 2019 5 minIn the voiceover for this animated short, a young woman attempts to describe herself, casting her life in the ideal light that society expects. The film’s imagery, however, tells a different story, poignantly illustrating the intense anxiety that comes with the quest for perfection and the pursuit of happiness. A film that’s both funny and moving, and above all, profoundly human.
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Fisher RiverKevin Settee 2021 15 minThis episode narrows in on stories of generosity and perseverance in Fisher River Cree Nation in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Stories include the purchase and distribution of fish on a community and intra-community level, as well as stories of mothers who experienced unique challenges of their own while continuing to provide support and care to their families and communities.
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No Time to StopHelene Klodawsky 1990 29 minKwai Fong Lai is from Hong Kong, Alberta Onyejekwe from Ghana, and Angela Williams from Jamaica. They are immigrants to Canada, visible minorities, and women, a combination designed to make their lives difficult. While Canadian society has yet to accustom itself to its immigrant reality, these strong and resilient women manage to adapt and survive. At home and at work, they speak candidly about the conditions that shape their lives.
