An Untidy Package: Women and the Newfoundland Cod Moratorium (1997)

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An Untidy Package sets out to dispel the popular misconception that Newfoundland women weren’t major players in the cod fishery before the moratorium, and that the federal compensation they received was only added to their husband’s claims to increase their family’s allowance. We learn at the outset that one third of the 35,000 workers displaced were women. Using the viewpoint of some of these women, this video examines the cod crisis and its social implications for families.

Director: Debbie McGee
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 48 min
Release Date:
Music: Paul Steffler
Cinematography: Mitchell T. Ness, Nigel Markham
Editing: Francine Fleming
Production: ONF | NFB, NIFCO
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

fish, codfish, women, fishery, fisherwoman, woman

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is An Untidy Package: Women and the Newfoundland Cod Moratorium about?
An Untidy Package sets out to dispel the popular misconception that Newfoundland women weren’t major players in the cod fishery before the moratorium, and that the federal compensation they received was only added to their husband’s claims to increase their family’s allowance. We learn at the outset that one third of the 35,000 workers displaced were women. Using the viewpoint of some of these women, this video examines the cod crisis and its social implications for families.
Who directed An Untidy Package: Women and the Newfoundland Cod Moratorium?
An Untidy Package: Women and the Newfoundland Cod Moratorium was directed by Debbie McGee.
How long is An Untidy Package: Women and the Newfoundland Cod Moratorium?
An Untidy Package: Women and the Newfoundland Cod Moratorium has a runtime of 48m (48 minutes).
What genre is An Untidy Package: Women and the Newfoundland Cod Moratorium?
An Untidy Package: Women and the Newfoundland Cod Moratorium is a Documentary film.
Where was An Untidy Package: Women and the Newfoundland Cod Moratorium produced?
An Untidy Package: Women and the Newfoundland Cod Moratorium was produced in Canada.