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Mother Earth

1991 10 min
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This short documentary is a celebration of life on planet Earth. Made from haunting visual images selected from 50 years of NFB productions, the film looks at human beings, their place on earth, and their deep interconnection with all other beings. Evocations of forces that threaten the planet and all its inhabitants also offer avenues for reflection. Musical score by Loreena McKennitt.

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This short documentary is a celebration of life on planet Earth. Made from haunting visual images selected from 50 years of NFB productions, the film looks at human beings, their place on earth, and their deep interconnection with all other beings. Evocations of forces that threaten the planet and all its inhabitants also offer avenues for reflection. Musical score by Loreena McKennitt.

This work deals with mature subject matter. Viewer discretion is advised.
Environment and Conservation
Women
All subjects
  • director
    Terre Nash
  • editing
    Terre Nash
  • producer
    Kathleen Shannon
    Terre Nash
  • sound
    Andy Malcolm
    Louis Hone
  • sound editing
    Jackie Newell
  • music
    Loreena McKennitt
  • music editing
    Danuta Klis
  • sound mixer
    Jean-Pierre Joutel
    Shelley Craig

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