Unitas Fratrum: The Moravians in Labrador (1983)
The Moravians, an early Protestant group, founded missions on the Labrador coast in the 18th century. Serving as a buffer between the Indigenous people and the whalers, the Moravians laid the basis for a new society that blended traditional European and Inuit cultures. This film shows a year in the life of the Moravian mission of Nain and describes some of the stresses the modern world has brought to this isolated Arctic community. Interviewed are a retired teacher who came with the last European mission, and the first Native Moravian minister. (Telecast in the Man Alive series under the title Band of Brethren.)
Director: Hubert Schuurman
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 26 min
Release Date: December 31, 1983
Production: ONF | NFB
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Unitas Fratrum: The Moravians in Labrador about?
- The Moravians, an early Protestant group, founded missions on the Labrador coast in the 18th century. Serving as a buffer between the Indigenous people and the whalers, the Moravians laid the basis for a new society that blended traditional European and Inuit cultures. This film shows a year in the life of the Moravian mission of Nain and describes some of the stresses the modern world has brought to this isolated Arctic community. Interviewed are a retired teacher who came with the last European mission, and the first Native Moravian minister. (Telecast in the Man Alive series under the title Band of Brethren.)
- Who directed Unitas Fratrum: The Moravians in Labrador?
- Unitas Fratrum: The Moravians in Labrador was directed by Hubert Schuurman.
- How long is Unitas Fratrum: The Moravians in Labrador?
- Unitas Fratrum: The Moravians in Labrador has a runtime of 26m (26 minutes).
- What genre is Unitas Fratrum: The Moravians in Labrador?
- Unitas Fratrum: The Moravians in Labrador is a Documentary film.