Hard Light
2012
54 min
Coming soon
This feature film uses Michael Crummey’s seminal piece of Newfoundland literature to examine cultural change and modern relationships. As in Crummey’s collection of poems and stories, there is a decisive theme of the artist investigating his ancestors to discover himself. Filmmaker Justin Simms offers viewers a timely reflection on compassion, storytelling and identity.
Details
This feature film uses Michael Crummey’s seminal piece of Newfoundland literature to examine cultural change and modern relationships. As in Crummey’s collection of poems and stories, there is a decisive theme of the artist investigating his ancestors to discover himself. Filmmaker Justin Simms offers viewers a timely reflection on compassion, storytelling and identity.
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writerJustin Simms
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directorJustin Simms
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producerAnnette Clarke
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editorAndrew MacCormack
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castDarryl HopkinsRuth LawrenceDes WalshWillow KeanJacob KeileyClare Marie Power-MaunderIda Sinéad Power-MaunderChristopher Templeman Cleary
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original music composerJeff Johnston
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story consultantMichael Crummey
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director of photographyJustin Simms
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additional cinematographyAndrew MacCormack
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sound recordistBart Simpson
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additional sound recordistAlex SalterPhillip CairnsColleen Power
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sound designLori Clarke
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production managerLynn Andrews
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1st assistant cameraChristian SparkesSamuel Pryse-Phillips
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key gripSean Doran
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set designerAne Christensen BurwellJerry Evans
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makeupDaphne Thomas
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costume designerPeggy Hogan
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music themeMark Bragg
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digital imagingChris Darlington
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title designChris Darlington
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production supervisorCandice Desormeaux
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transcriptionistElizabeth Brown
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post-production coordinatorSteve Hallé
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online editorDoug Woods
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colouristDoug Woods
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music recordingGeoffrey Mitchell
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musicianSheila HanniganPierre CôtéFrançois PilonJeff Johnston
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re-recordingShelley Craig
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production coordinatorStephanie CoolenVanessa LarsenHilary ThomsonAimee Wall
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marketingLeslie Stafford
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centre administratorJohn William Lutz
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executive producerRavida DinKent Martin
Education
Ages 13 to 18
English Language Arts - CanLit
Family Studies/Home Economics - Family Diversity and Challenges
History - Canada 1946-1991
Social Studies - Social History
In Hard Light, Michael Crummey offers personal memories that make it clear his family history has a direct impact on his writing. How does this affect our understanding and interpretation of the stories presented in the film? Highlight the themes that recur in Crummey’s work such as life and death, happiness and sadness, or fishing and living off the land. How does Crummey’s personal journey connect to these themes?
