Seven Brides for Uncle Sam
1997
52 min
Coming soon
This documentary shares the stories of seven women from Newfoundland who married American soldiers. From the beginning of World War II to the end of the Cold War, Newfoundland housed some of the largest military bases outside of the U.S. As a result, as many as 40,000 Newfoundland women married American soldiers. Using a combination of interviews and old war footage, Seven Brides for Uncle Sam shows how some of the most important events in world history can serve as the backdrop to the timeless tales of romance, heartbreak and joy.
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This documentary shares the stories of seven women from Newfoundland who married American soldiers. From the beginning of World War II to the end of the Cold War, Newfoundland housed some of the largest military bases outside of the U.S. As a result, as many as 40,000 Newfoundland women married American soldiers. Using a combination of interviews and old war footage, Seven Brides for Uncle Sam shows how some of the most important events in world history can serve as the backdrop to the timeless tales of romance, heartbreak and joy.
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directorAnita McGee
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scriptAnita McGee
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producerKent MartinMary Sexton
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executive producerMarilyn A. BelecDon Haig
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photographyNigel Markham
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soundDon Ellis
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editingAngela Baker
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sound editingAlex Salter
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re-recordingSerge BoivinJean Paul Vialard
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narratorAgnes Walsh
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musicSandy Morris
Education
Ages 15 to 17
Family Studies/Home Economics - Feminism
Family Studies/Home Economics - Relationships
Geography - Territory: Regional
History and Citizenship Education - Culture and Currents of Thought (1500-present)
Create timeline of events in Canada confederation up to WW2, focusing on military / political events; highlight Newfoundland’s status as a nation at the time the film began. Why was Newfoundland compared to Gibraltar in the film? Why were the girls of Newfoundland so attracted to US soldiers? Why were they considered “less than desirable” by military officials? Identify reasons why so many of the marriages ended; what can be learned from the women’s stories?
