The Long view

Canada, 1973

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The view from space has given us a total vision of our planet—a perspective and perception made possible through the development of remote-sensing technology in connection with Earth-orbiting satellites and aircraft. This film details some of the practical, down-to-earth applications of this technology and Canada’s activity in this field, particularly where it concerns the better management of natural resources and the environment. The capabilities are astonishing, and the need for responsible conservation is explicitly stated.

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Credits

director

Michael McKennirey

producer

Desmond Dew

production company

ONF | NFB

Duration

00:20:03:00

Production places

Canada

Production dates

1973

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

006459

Language

English

Subject categories

Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Conservation of natural resources

Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Environmental education

Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Environmental policy

Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural resources - Canada

Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural resources - Environmental aspects

Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Airplanes

Documentary

Documentary → Documentary films - Canada

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Technology - Social aspects

Educational & Instructional

Educational & Instructional → Instructional

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Earth sciences

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Remote sensing

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Scientific satellites

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Space sciences

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Technological innovations

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Technology - Social aspects

Short films

Short films → Short films - Canada

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)

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