Thunderbirds in China
1974
57 min
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In this documentary, the members of the University of British Columbia's Thunderbirds hockey team travel to China to demonstrate their skills to the new teams in the East. While hockey there still has a long way to go, this film leaves no doubt that the Chinese players are up to the challenge. A film propelled by discoveries, it goes a long way to providing insight into the differences between East and West. For more background information about this film, please visit the NFB.ca blog.
Details
In this documentary, the members of the University of British Columbia's Thunderbirds hockey team travel to China to demonstrate their skills to the new teams in the East. While hockey there still has a long way to go, this film leaves no doubt that the Chinese players are up to the challenge. A film propelled by discoveries, it goes a long way to providing insight into the differences between East and West.
For more background information about this film, please visit the NFB.ca blog.
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directorLes Rose
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producerTom DalyDonald Brittain
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executive producerJames de B. Domville
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photographyRichard Leiterman
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soundJames McCarthy
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editingLaurie Wright
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sound editingJohn Knight
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re-recordingJean-Pierre Joutel
Education
Ages 12 to 14
Diversity - Identity
Physical Education - Safety/Fair Play/Leadership
Social Studies - Communities in Canada/World
Due to the age of the film, have students list new hockey techniques and regulations the Chinese team should be aware of. Hold a discussion on cultural differences and cultural appropriation. Ask students if the film appreciates the differences between the Chinese and Canadian ways of life.
