The Chairmaker and the Boys

The Chairmaker and the Boys

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This short fictional film evokes rural life in Cape Breton’s Margaree Valley, with its rich colours, bright sunshine, and crystal-clear streams. The film tells the story of a young boy and his grandfather, a carpenter with a hearing impairment. The young boy frolics joyfully in the rural landscape, but eventually he’ll need to learn a lesson from his grandfather about safety, responsibility, and maturity. The film features original music by Maurice Blackburn, one of Canada’s foremost composers.

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The Chairmaker and the Boys, , provided by the National Film Board of Canada

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Credits
  • producer
    Tim Wilson
  • executive producer
    Nicholas Balla
  • script
    Grant Crabtree
  • camera
    Grant Crabtree
  • sound
    Kathleen Shannon
  • editing
    Robert Russell
  • sound recording
    Ron Alexander
  • music
    Maurice Blackburn

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