Julie O'Brien
This short film depicts Newfoundland’s “old times” as seen by Julie O’Brien, an 11-year-old living in Tors Cove. Told in the first person with cutaway shots to the girl’s many activities, the film illustrates the way traditions are maintained, remembered and evolved. This film is part of the Children of Canada series.
This short film depicts Newfoundland’s “old times” as seen by Julie O’Brien, an 11-year-old living in Tors Cove. Told in the first person with cutaway shots to the girl’s many activities, the film illustrates the way traditions are maintained, remembered and evolved. This film is part of the Children of Canada series.
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directorBeverly Shaffer
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producerMargaret Pettigrew
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executive producerKathleen Shannon
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cinematographyKent Nason
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soundPatricia Kipping
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editingMargaret Wong
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sound editingAndré Galbrand
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re-recordingAdrian Croll
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musicLarry Crosley
Create a T-chart that summarizes the difference that Julie O’Brien notices between life “back then” and “now.” Add a third column that identifies differences that have occurred since this film was made. Are there any similarities between your life and Julie’s? How might this change depending on where you live in Canada? Describe the physical features of where Julie lives. How does this influence the way the settlement was established? How does this influence the industries of the area?
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Julie O'Brien, Beverly Shaffer, provided by the National Film Board of Canada