Where the Poppies Grow: The Lakehead at War (2018)

Where the Poppies Grow is a short docu-drama about one soldier during the Great War. Alfred Saxberg was a first generation Finnish Canadian who signed up at the beginning of the war and was fortunate to return home in 1919. When the Great War ended In November 1918, the people of the Lakehead could take pride in the contributions they had made. Over 6,200 people enlisted either as volunteers or conscripts. At home, the community supported the war by raising money to assist soldiers’ wives, children, and other dependents. There were also campaigns to help finance the purchase of military equipment and to send personal items to the soldiers overseas. By the end of the conflict, approximately 300 people from the Lakehead were killed overseas or died of illness due to their war service. Thousands more were wounded in body and mind. Where the Poppies Grow is a docu-drama that looks at the sacrifices made by people from the Lakehead to secure victory in the war.

Director: Ron Harpelle, Kelly Saxberg
Genre: Documentary
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Production: Sheba Films
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Where the Poppies Grow: The Lakehead at War about?
Where the Poppies Grow is a short docu-drama about one soldier during the Great War. Alfred Saxberg was a first generation Finnish Canadian who signed up at the beginning of the war and was fortunate to return home in 1919. When the Great War ended In November 1918, the people of the Lakehead could take pride in the contributions they had made. Over 6,200 people enlisted either as volunteers or conscripts. At home, the community supported the war by raising money to assist soldiers’ wives, children, and other dependents. There were also campaigns to help finance the purchase of military equipment and to send personal items to the soldiers overseas. By the end of the conflict, approximately 300 people from the Lakehead were killed overseas or died of illness due to their war service. Thousands more were wounded in body and mind. Where the Poppies Grow is a docu-drama that looks at the sacrifices made by people from the Lakehead to secure victory in the war.
Who directed Where the Poppies Grow: The Lakehead at War?
Where the Poppies Grow: The Lakehead at War was directed by Ron Harpelle, Kelly Saxberg.
What genre is Where the Poppies Grow: The Lakehead at War?
Where the Poppies Grow: The Lakehead at War is a Documentary film.
Where was Where the Poppies Grow: The Lakehead at War produced?
Where the Poppies Grow: The Lakehead at War was produced in Canada.