1867 and After (1950)

In this short film, a curious high school civics class has a lot of questions about Canadian history. Suddenly, while the class is visiting Robert Harris’ famous painting The Fathers of Confederation, John A. MacDonald comes to life from the painting and speaks to the students, explaining the Canadian Constitution and the reasons for it. This lively animated meditation on history and art is an engaging portal to the lessons of the past.

Director: Donald Peters
Genre: Drama, Documentary
Runtime: 11 min
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Screenplay

Music: Eldon Rathburn
Cinematography: Robert Humble
Editing: Denys Gagnon, Donald Peters
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Donald Peters
More Films in Genre: Drama, Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1867 and After about?
In this short film, a curious high school civics class has a lot of questions about Canadian history. Suddenly, while the class is visiting Robert Harris’ famous painting The Fathers of Confederation, John A. MacDonald comes to life from the painting and speaks to the students, explaining the Canadian Constitution and the reasons for it. This lively animated meditation on history and art is an engaging portal to the lessons of the past.
Who directed 1867 and After?
1867 and After was directed by Donald Peters.
How long is 1867 and After?
1867 and After has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
What genre is 1867 and After?
1867 and After is a Drama, Documentary film.
Where was 1867 and After produced?
1867 and After was produced in Canada.