An affectionate look at the people of the Margaree Valley in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, by a Nantucket Islander and skilled photographer who has come to live among them. George Thomas has documented the rustic character of the Margaree people in an arresting collection of photographs. There, together with live-action scenes filmed in autumn, produce a nostalgic study of a passing way of life.
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ACMI Identifier
311532
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Nova Scotia
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Nova Scotia - Social life and customs
Documentary → Documentary films - Canada
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Nova Scotia - Social conditions
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)