Richard Gilbert
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Max Ward
1984-01-01
Max Ward
Overview: This documentary tells the story of Max Ward, a former bush pilot whose company grew to become one of the major airlines in Canada. A study of entrepreneurship, the film focuses on Ward himself, depicting his distinctive style of hands-on management. Between hallway meetings, informal chats with the staff, checks on maintenance, flight preparations and in-flight conversations with vacationing customers it becomes apparent that the president's personal touch is a key element in Wardair’s success story.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-01-01
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A Piece of Cake
1948-11-01
A Piece of Cake
Overview: Set in the austere post–World War II British world of rationing, Cyril dreams up an ode to an imaginary character named Merlin Mound who can provide anything one can wish. Merlin becomes real and grants his host's wishes; not by conjuring the items out of thin air, but depriving them from other people's ownership, which leads to trouble.
Genres: Comedy Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1948-11-01
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Why Me?
1978-01-01
Why Me?
Overview: Nesbitt Spoon, who's a bit of a nebbish, tells us about his day, which is fairly average up until the moment that his doctor tells him he has only five minutes left to live.
Genres: Animation Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1978-01-01
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Of Sport and Men
1961-01-01
Of Sport and Men
Overview: In 1961, philosopher Roland Barthes collaborated with filmmaker Hubert Aquin to produce a film, for Canadian television, intended to reveal the poetics of sport and spectatorship. The question 'what is sport' is answered by Barthes' eloquently scripted commentary. The recurring theme of purging violence from society into the spectacle of sport runs through the film.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1961-01-01
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Data for Decision
1968-01-01
Data for Decision
Overview: This short documentary is a portrait of the early era of computing and the process and implications of the digitization of large amounts of information. Examining the arduous work of assessing and documenting the geographical landscape, including sampling and analysis of soil, forestry, timber, wildlife, resources, industrial sites, and many other aspects, we see that human beings alone couldn't handle the vast amount of information that is collected. A new kind of computer (an “instant library”), the Canada Land Inventory Geo-information System, was developed to help manage and develop Canadian land. This film examines the workings of this new and mysterious machine.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1968-01-01
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Kurelek
1967-01-01
Kurelek
Overview: A documentary about the self-taught painter William Kurelek, told through his paintings. There are scenes of village life in the Ukraine and the early days of struggle on a prairie homestead and the growing comfort of family life. In Ontario, Kurelek paints the present life of Canada with the same pleasure he painted the old.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1967-01-01
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Puzzle
1978-12-05
Puzzle
Overview: Franciscus searches for the urn that contains the remains of Buddha but instead finds danger and intrigue.
Genres: Thriller Adventure Action TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1978-12-05
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Pride and Prejudice
1938-01-01
Pride and Prejudice
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Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1938-01-01
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U 111 Dryout Experiment
1971-01-01
U 111 Dryout Experiment
Overview: A new system devised by Canadians whereby the dryout process in fuel bundles for a nuclear reactor can be completely checked, thereby preventing uneconomical burnup. Produced by the NFB for Atomic Energy of Canada.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1971-01-01
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