Flash William
A One Man Movie Industry
This short documentary presents Flash William Shewchuck, a one-man movie industry operating in the Canadian wilderness. Combining the roles of film producer, director, cameraman, actor, promoter, projectionist and ticket taker, Flash finances his company by working on road gangs in the Yukon, or in the oil fields and pulp mills between projects. In this film, he discusses his latest feature, Dawson City Joe, and reveals some aspects of his style and technique.
Director: John Laing, John Laing
Runtime: 19 min
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Flash William about?
- This short documentary presents Flash William Shewchuck, a one-man movie industry operating in the Canadian wilderness. Combining the roles of film producer, director, cameraman, actor, promoter, projectionist and ticket taker, Flash finances his company by working on road gangs in the Yukon, or in the oil fields and pulp mills between projects. In this film, he discusses his latest feature, Dawson City Joe, and reveals some aspects of his style and technique.
- Who directed Flash William?
- Flash William was directed by John Laing, John Laing.
- How long is Flash William?
- Flash William has a runtime of 19m (19 minutes).