Class Project: The Garbage Movie
1980
23 min
Coming soon
In this short documentary, a group of pupils aged 8 to 13 embark on a school project to find out all they can about garbage and its impact on the environment. The places they visit tell us a lot about the society we live in and about ecology, cities, art and history.
Details
In this short documentary, a group of pupils aged 8 to 13 embark on a school project to find out all they can about garbage and its impact on the environment. The places they visit tell us a lot about the society we live in and about ecology, cities, art and history.
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directorMartin Defalco
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editingMartin Defalco
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producerMark Zannis
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executive producerPeter Katadotis
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scriptMartin DefalcoMark Zannis
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photographyDon Virgo
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soundMichel HazelYves Gendron
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sound editingGloria Demers
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re-recordingJean-Pierre Joutel
Education
Ages 7 to 13
Study Guide - Guide 1
Civics/Citizenship - Citizen Responsibilities
Family Studies/Home Economics - Consumer Awareness
Geography - Environmental Issues
Science - Environmental Science
Before watching the documentary, create Q-chart questions regarding the garbage/disposal cycle. Research your town/municipalities garbage collection system. What improvements have been made since this film was made in 1980? Suggest improvements for the next 40 years. Research how garbage collection/disposal differs between rural and urban areas in Canada. Identify the advantages/disadvantages of different types of garbage disposal.
