Douglas Coupland
Biography: Douglas Coupland is a Canadian novelist, designer, and visual artist.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: December 30, 1961
Deathday: N/A
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Into the Wind
2010-09-28
Into the Wind
Overview: In 1980, Terry Fox continued his fight against bone cancer with the pursuit of a singular, motivating vision: to run across Canada. Three years after having his right leg amputated six inches above the knee after being diagnosed with osteosarcoma, Fox set out to cover more than a marathon’s distance each day until he reached the shores of Victoria, British Columbia. Anonymous at the start of his journey, Fox steadily captured the heart of a nation with his Marathon of Hope. However the 21-year old BC native's goal was not fame, but to spread awareness and raise funds for cancer research. After 143 days and two-thirds of the way across Canada, with the eyes of a country watching, Fox’s journey came to an abrupt end when newly discovered tumors took over his body
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-09-28
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They Came from Venus
2015-07-02
They Came from Venus
Overview: As artist Michael Venus prepares for the 20th year of “Wiggle,” his annual DIY wearable art event, we take a look back at Michael and The House of Venus’s groundbreaking work.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-07-02
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My Love, My Umbrella
2001-09-01
My Love, My Umbrella
Overview: A young woman loses her umbrella in a café altering her perception of the world forever.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2001-09-01
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Douglas Coupland: Close Personal Friend
1996-01-26
Douglas Coupland: Close Personal Friend
Overview: Coupland discusses life, time and personal identity in the late 20th century. He surveys the aural and visual landscape using personal and corporate imagery. The pace of the film reflects the information-crammed culture Coupland is discussing. Its a vibrant, multi-layered exploration of the modern mind, body and soul.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-01-26
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Design Canada
2018-06-13
Design Canada
Overview: Through the lens of graphic design, “Design Canada” follows the transformation of a nation from a colonial outpost to a vibrant and multicultural society. What defines a national identity, is it an anthem? A flag? Is it a logo or icon? How do these elements shape who we are? In the 1960s and 1970s, these questions were answered by an innovative group of Canadian designers, who used design to unify the nation.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-06-13
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Souvenir of Canada
2005-01-01
Souvenir of Canada
Overview: While Douglas Coupland works on a grand art project about Canada, the writer recounts his life and his musings about the various aspects of Canadian identity.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-01-01
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