Encounter at Trinity (1957)

The big whale round-up at Trinity Bay, Newfoundland, is brought to the screen with a realism not often found in fish stories. Cameras are on hand to record the annual sea drama as herds of pothead whales are driven inshore by fishing boats and killed in shallow water. There is tense excitement as, their escape cut off, the marine monsters fight for their lives. Reporter Fred Davis is told about the commercial uses of whale meat and whale products, particularly in mink farming.

Director: Allan Wargon
Runtime: 29 min
Release Date:

Cast

Cinematography: Robert Humble
Editing: Donald Ginsberg
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

newfoundland and labrador, hunting, whaling, short film

More Films by Director: Allan Wargon

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Encounter at Trinity about?
The big whale round-up at Trinity Bay, Newfoundland, is brought to the screen with a realism not often found in fish stories. Cameras are on hand to record the annual sea drama as herds of pothead whales are driven inshore by fishing boats and killed in shallow water. There is tense excitement as, their escape cut off, the marine monsters fight for their lives. Reporter Fred Davis is told about the commercial uses of whale meat and whale products, particularly in mink farming.
Who directed Encounter at Trinity?
Encounter at Trinity was directed by Allan Wargon.
Who stars in Encounter at Trinity?
Encounter at Trinity stars Fred Davis.
How long is Encounter at Trinity?
Encounter at Trinity has a runtime of 29m (29 minutes).
Where was Encounter at Trinity produced?
Encounter at Trinity was produced in Canada.