The Grasslands Project - Homecoming
2016
7 min
Coming soon
This short documentary from The Grasslands Project depicts the annual celebrations that take place in countless small communities across the Prairies. These small-town gatherings are a major force in keeping rural communities vibrant. In Magrath, Alberta, this is the weekend when everybody comes home to participate in chicken chases, family reunions and massive community barbecues. We follow the celebrations through the actions of key volunteers, who are the cornerstone of these events.
Details
This short documentary from The Grasslands Project depicts the annual celebrations that take place in countless small communities across the Prairies. These small-town gatherings are a major force in keeping rural communities vibrant. In Magrath, Alberta, this is the weekend when everybody comes home to participate in chicken chases, family reunions and massive community barbecues. We follow the celebrations through the actions of key volunteers, who are the cornerstone of these events.
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writerScott Parker
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directorScott Parker
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producerDavid Christensen
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cinematographyScott Parker
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editorScott Parker
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music composerAaron Macri
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music performerAaron Macri
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sound mix engineerJohn Blerot
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on-line colouristJoe Owens
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social media coordinatorKristin Catherwood
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transcriptionPatricia GarrySharon Murphy
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title animationKim Clegg
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production coordinatorJasmine PullukattFaye Yoneda
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production assistantEmilie Donovan
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production supervisorMark Power
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program administratorBree BeachGinette D'Silva
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centre operations managerDarin Clausen
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executive producerDavid Christensen
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director of English programmingMichelle van Beusekom
Education
Ages 11 to 18
Geography - Territory: Agricultural
Media Education - Documentary Film
Social Studies - Communities in Canada/World
Short documentary from The Grasslands Project about the annual homecoming celebration in the small town of Magrath, Alberta. Gives a snapshot of small-town life. Useful to prompt class discussions about agricultural and rural living. What are the visible differences between city life and country life? If you were a young person in the community, what would you do for recreation?
