First Journey, Fort William (1987)

Cast

• Bobby Kitchkeesic - John Mackenzie
• Daniel McGoey - Father
• Cheryl Kylander - Mother
• Denis Malette - Bissonnette
• James Hughes - Mr. McLeod
• Walter Massey - Self - Narrator (voice)
• Thomas Lackey - Self - Narrator (voice)
• Gloria Demers - Self - Narrator (voice)

Keywords

canada, ontario, canada, british colonialism, canadian history, historical reenactment, lake superior, fur trade, fur trader, western canada, métis

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is First Journey, Fort William about?

Set in 1815, this is the dramatic story of a child of the fur trade, son of a Native mother and a Scottish-Canadian fur trader. John Mackenzie's father is a wintering partner of the Montréal-based North West Company, which was for decades the wealthiest merchant enterprise in North America. To mark his entry into adulthood, twelve-year-old John is travelling for the first time to Fort William, the Company's lavish winter headquarters by Lake Superior. In following his journey, the film reveals the complex network of people--Scottish, French and Native Canadian--that made up fur-trading society and gave a unique flavor to the opening up of Canada's northwest.

Who directed First Journey, Fort William?

First Journey, Fort William was directed by Joan Henson.

Who stars in First Journey, Fort William?

First Journey, Fort William stars Bobby Kitchkeesic, Daniel McGoey, Cheryl Kylander, Denis Malette, James Hughes, Walter Massey.

How long is First Journey, Fort William?

First Journey, Fort William has a runtime of 23m (23 minutes).

What genre is First Journey, Fort William?

First Journey, Fort William is a History film.

Where was First Journey, Fort William produced?

First Journey, Fort William was produced in Canada.