Selling Out (1972)

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Selling Out is a 1972 Canadian short film for cinema and TV directed by Tadeusz Jaworski, and written and produced by Jack Winter. The film is a dramatization of a farmer’s last day on his ancestral farm on Prince Edward Island as he is faced with the Public Auction of his family home and possessions. On the one hand, it is a simple, poignant tale of personal loss, alienation and the displacement of the old at the end of life. On the other, it is a political statement about the loss of Canadian Heritage, land and economy to foreign capital. It was nominated for an Academy Award (Short Subject) in 1972. It was named Best Documentary at the 24th Canadian Film Awards.

Director: Tadeusz Jaworski
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 22 min
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Screenplay

Music: Peter Cornell
Editing: Martin Pepler
Language: Polski
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Selling Out about?
Selling Out is a 1972 Canadian short film for cinema and TV directed by Tadeusz Jaworski, and written and produced by Jack Winter. The film is a dramatization of a farmer’s last day on his ancestral farm on Prince Edward Island as he is faced with the Public Auction of his family home and possessions. On the one hand, it is a simple, poignant tale of personal loss, alienation and the displacement of the old at the end of life. On the other, it is a political statement about the loss of Canadian Heritage, land and economy to foreign capital. It was nominated for an Academy Award (Short Subject) in 1972. It was named Best Documentary at the 24th Canadian Film Awards.
Who directed Selling Out?
Selling Out was directed by Tadeusz Jaworski.
Who stars in Selling Out?
Selling Out stars Vernon Macgoughan, Bob Hogg, Frank McNutt, Pamela Winter.
How long is Selling Out?
Selling Out has a runtime of 22m (22 minutes).
What genre is Selling Out?
Selling Out is a Documentary film.