'The Way We Were': Nova Scotia in Film, 1917-1950

Nova Scotia Archives Film Holdings Database

Moonshine

Date: 05 March 1987
Format: 1 videocassette (00:27:07 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: A documentary on the Cape Breton Moonshine industry (illegal distilled liquor). Interviews with moonshine drinkers, distillers and a songwriter. Second half visits an actual operating distillery.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Broadcaster: CBHT
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives 1990-23 / Location no.: Vc 998

Solidarity Forever

Format: 1 videocassette : colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: No information presently available.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Broadcaster: CBHT
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives 1986-13 / Location no.: Vc 947

I Will Not Make Any More Boring Art

Format: 1 videocassette (00:30:00 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: [A documentary on the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design]

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives 1990-23 / Location no.: Vc 1004

Last Stand The

Format: 2 videocassettes : colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: No information presently available.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Broadcaster: CBHT
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives 1990-32 / Location no.: Vb 69 Vc 954

Shadow of Debt

Format: 2 videocassettes : colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: No information presently available.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Broadcaster: CBHT
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives 1990-32 / Location no.: Vc 955 956

Springhill

Format: 1 videocassette (00:9:27 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Jim NUNN takes a retrospective look at the Springhill Mine Disaster of 1958 and speaks with survivor Doug [JEWKES]. Included is some original footage of the rescue efforts and interviews with survivors.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Broadcaster: CBHT
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives 1989-08 / Location no.: Vc 1154 Supplemental information no.: Mf377-7

Rivers to The Sea

Format: 1 videocassette (00:60:00 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: [A documentary on Maritime rivers that empty into the ocean and the fish, birds & other wildlife that depend upon them for survival.]

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Broadcaster: CBHT
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives 1990-23 / Location no.: Vc 1002

Robbie's Story

Format: 1 videocassette (00:17:32 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: A documentary on Robbie MACMILLAN, a paranoid schizophrenic. Farmily, social worker and Robbie himself are interviewed about the disease and it's treatment.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Writer: WATERS, Debbie
Broadcaster: CBHT
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives 1990-23 / Location no.: Vc 989

1st Edition

Format: 1 videocassette : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television
Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Broadcaster: CBHT
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives 1990-23 / Location no.: Vc 977

Rtnda - Awards Entry

Format: 1 videocassette : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: [RTNDA AWARDS 1988 entry for 1ST EDITION, CBHT Nova Scotia. Sam ROSS awards (editorial) 2 political panels- 23/06/1988 & 30/06/1988- with Jim NUNN, Parker Barss DONHAM and Harry FLEMMING.]

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Broadcaster: CBHT
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives 1990-23 / Location no.: Vc 987

Yellow Bags

Format: 1 videocassette (00:13:35 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: [A documentary on disposal of hospital wastes.]

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Broadcaster: CBHT
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives 1990-23 / Location no.: Vc 985

Purple Hearts Micmacs In Vietnam

Format: 1 videocassette (00:25:23 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: A documentary on Micmacs fighting in Vietnam. Focuses specifically on the experiences of Pictou Landing Reserve native Matt FRANCIS and his brother who also served.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Claude Vickery
Director: VICKERY, Claude
Writer: VICKERY, Claude
Broadcaster: CBHT
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives 1990-23 / Location no.: Vc 1000

Smokedown

Date: 25 March 1988
Format: 1 videocassette (00:26:20 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Drama about a writer, a painter and a pig. Starring Robbie O'NEILL, Elizabeth BEELER, Ruth OWEN and Fern BEAZLEY the pig.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: James Swan
Director: SWAN, James
Writer: CAMPBELL, Jonathan
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives 1988-41 / Location no.: Vc 1153 Supplemental information no.: Mf262-75

Rita

Format: 1 videocassette (00:16:28 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: A documentary on the life and career of Cape Breton singer Rita MACNEIL. Interview with her, footage of her performances (and with The Men of the Deeps), and footage of Cape Breton are included.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Jim Nunn And Bob Jamieson
Broadcaster: CBHT
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives 1990-23 / Location no.: Vc 988

Rivers to The Sea

Format: 1 videocassette (00:60:00 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: A documentary on the life cycle of the rivers of Atlantic Canada - the abundance of fish and mammal wildlife that depends on the rivers and the devastating affect of pollution, logging and agriculture have on that wildlife. Angela FUSCO narrates. David SUZUKI hosts.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: John Brett
Director: BRETT, John
Writer: MCCONNELL, Amanda
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives 1988-54 / Location no.: Vb 151