Unheralded (2011)

Unheralded (2011) poster

This short documentary is a portrait of a tiny town, Lakefield, Ontario, and its independent weekly, the Herald. Across North America, newspapers are dying, but in Lakefield, Terry McQuitty, the town paper’s publisher, carries on a rich, 150-year-old tradition. Set to the pace of small-town life, Unheralded is a testament to the vital role newspapers can still play, and the close bond between reporter and reader.

Director: Aaron Hancox
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 28 min
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Screenplay

Music: Nick Rose
Cinematography: Allie Caldwell
Editing: Lawrence Jackman
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Aaron Hancox
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Unheralded about?
This short documentary is a portrait of a tiny town, Lakefield, Ontario, and its independent weekly, the Herald. Across North America, newspapers are dying, but in Lakefield, Terry McQuitty, the town paper’s publisher, carries on a rich, 150-year-old tradition. Set to the pace of small-town life, Unheralded is a testament to the vital role newspapers can still play, and the close bond between reporter and reader.
Who directed Unheralded?
Unheralded was directed by Aaron Hancox.
How long is Unheralded?
Unheralded has a runtime of 28m (28 minutes).
What genre is Unheralded?
Unheralded is a Documentary film.
Where was Unheralded produced?
Unheralded was produced in Canada.