Empty Harbours, Empty Dreams (1976)
The film explores how the three British colonies of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island became provinces of Canada and charts the subsequent decline of their economies after Confederation. Photographs, archival drawings, cartoons and interviews with Maritime historians are used to document the case.
Director: Kent Martin
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 59 min
Release Date: December 31, 1976
Cast
- Kenzie MacNeil - Narration (voice)
Music: John Martin
Cinematography: Kent Nason
Editing: Kent Martin
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
railroad, economic problems, the maritimes, confederation, atlantic canada
More Films by Director: Kent Martin
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Empty Harbours, Empty Dreams about?
- The film explores how the three British colonies of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island became provinces of Canada and charts the subsequent decline of their economies after Confederation. Photographs, archival drawings, cartoons and interviews with Maritime historians are used to document the case.
- Who directed Empty Harbours, Empty Dreams?
- Empty Harbours, Empty Dreams was directed by Kent Martin.
- Who stars in Empty Harbours, Empty Dreams?
- Empty Harbours, Empty Dreams stars Kenzie MacNeil.
- How long is Empty Harbours, Empty Dreams?
- Empty Harbours, Empty Dreams has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
- What genre is Empty Harbours, Empty Dreams?
- Empty Harbours, Empty Dreams is a Documentary film.
- Where was Empty Harbours, Empty Dreams produced?
- Empty Harbours, Empty Dreams was produced in Canada.