Man Who Chooses the Bush (1975)

This short documentary follows Frank Ladouceur, a man who lives alone for months at a time, trapping muskrat in the vast, desolate wilderness of northern Alberta. He receives no visitors, and rarely voyages to his family home in Fort Chipewyan. What some may consider an unthinkably lonely, isolated existence is the calling of this fiercely independent Métis man. Remarkably determined and self-sufficient, Frank makes his home in the wild bush.

Director: Tom Radford
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 28 min
Release Date:
Music: Modeste Ladouceur, Pete Ladouceur, Frank Ladouceur
Cinematography: Tony Westman
Editing: Shelah Reljic
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: Cree, English
Original Language: en

Keywords

indigenous peoples, métis, short film

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Man Who Chooses the Bush about?
This short documentary follows Frank Ladouceur, a man who lives alone for months at a time, trapping muskrat in the vast, desolate wilderness of northern Alberta. He receives no visitors, and rarely voyages to his family home in Fort Chipewyan. What some may consider an unthinkably lonely, isolated existence is the calling of this fiercely independent Métis man. Remarkably determined and self-sufficient, Frank makes his home in the wild bush.
Who directed Man Who Chooses the Bush?
Man Who Chooses the Bush was directed by Tom Radford.
How long is Man Who Chooses the Bush?
Man Who Chooses the Bush has a runtime of 28m (28 minutes).
What genre is Man Who Chooses the Bush?
Man Who Chooses the Bush is a Documentary film.
Where was Man Who Chooses the Bush produced?
Man Who Chooses the Bush was produced in Canada.