Promises, Promises ... (1973)
This short film explores the problems and potentials of small towns in the Drumheller Valley region of Alberta. Citizen participation in the growth and improvement of the region is encouraged through the Task Force on Urbanization and the Future. However, the Task Force initiative is eventually curtailed, as unemployment and uncertainty enter the picture. The film provides an interesting portrait of a region in socio-economic flux.
Director: Reevan Dolgoy
Runtime: 29 min
Release Date: January 1, 1973
Editing: Anne Wheeler
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Original Language: en
Keywords
small town, urbanism
More Films by Director: Reevan Dolgoy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Promises, Promises ... about?
- This short film explores the problems and potentials of small towns in the Drumheller Valley region of Alberta. Citizen participation in the growth and improvement of the region is encouraged through the Task Force on Urbanization and the Future. However, the Task Force initiative is eventually curtailed, as unemployment and uncertainty enter the picture. The film provides an interesting portrait of a region in socio-economic flux.
- Who directed Promises, Promises ...?
- Promises, Promises ... was directed by Reevan Dolgoy.
- How long is Promises, Promises ...?
- Promises, Promises ... has a runtime of 29m (29 minutes).
- Where was Promises, Promises ... produced?
- Promises, Promises ... was produced in Canada.