Harmonium in California
1979
28 min
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This short documentary follows Quebec band Harmonium as they tour California in the mid-'70s with then-Premier René Lévesque in an effort to promote the province as well as introduce the group to the world's biggest music market. Here, we follow the ups and downs of Harmonium's promotional efforts and hear some of their music.
Details
This short documentary follows Quebec band Harmonium as they tour California in the mid-'70s with then-Premier René Lévesque in an effort to promote the province as well as introduce the group to the world's biggest music market. Here, we follow the ups and downs of Harmonium's promotional efforts and hear some of their music.
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directorRobert Fortier
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editingRobert Fortier
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producerMarrin Canell
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executive producerBarrie Howells
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cameraBarry PerlesAndré-Luc Dupont
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soundHans OomesBev Davidson
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sound editingAndré Galbrand
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re-recordingHans Peter Strobl
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musicHarmonium
Education
Ages 15 to 17
English Language Arts - Journalism
History and Citizenship Education - Issues in Society Today
History and Citizenship Education - Modernization of Quebec Society (1929-1980)
After screening the film, have students do a research project on the international reach and reputation of Quebec culture, citing arguments used in the film and then expanding their analysis using related articles. Then they must write an argumentative essay on the question of whether it is necessary to finance the exporting of Quebec cultural products.
