WAL-TOWN The Film
2006
1 h 6 min
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In this feature documentary, 6 student activists visit 36 Canadian towns to take on one giant corporation. Filmed over 2 summers, these young crusaders (plus a gonzo journalist) try to raise public awareness about Wal-Mart's business practices and their effect on cities and towns across Canada. With youthful passion and often hilarious cultural jams, this film takes us to the frontlines of the ongoing debate over the company's increasing dominance in the Canadian retail market.
Details
In this feature documentary, 6 student activists visit 36 Canadian towns to take on one giant corporation. Filmed over 2 summers, these young crusaders (plus a gonzo journalist) try to raise public awareness about Wal-Mart's business practices and their effect on cities and towns across Canada. With youthful passion and often hilarious cultural jams, this film takes us to the frontlines of the ongoing debate over the company's increasing dominance in the Canadian retail market.
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directorSergeo Kirby
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producerIan McLarenGermaine Ying Gee WongSergeo Kirby
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executive producerSally Bochner
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writerSergeo Kirby
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director of photographyKeith Pattington
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soundKeith Pattington
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cameraSergeo KirbySebastian LangeCraig DessonMark Achbar
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editorHannele HalmAlan Kohl
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additional editingGabriel Taraboulsy
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end titlesGaspard Gaudreau
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online editorSylvain DesbiensDavid OxiliaÉric Ruel
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still photographyJason Gondziola
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original musicMatt Tomlinson
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sound editorDaniel Toussaint
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assistant sound editorLuc Raymond
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dialogue editorMira Mailhot
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re-recordingSerge Boivin
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post-production coordinatorLinda Payette
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motion designSubcommunication
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graphic designSubcommunication
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additional graphicsThanh Pham
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researcherBrett Story
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production assistantSarah SpringSarah HoudeJames Larden
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marketing managerMoira Keigher
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participantEzra WintonSamara Grace ChadwickTim McSorleyTom PriceDanielle DalzellJohanne SavoyRob Maguire
Education
Ages 12 to 17
Civics/Citizenship - Citizen Responsibilities
Social Studies - Economics
The classroom stands in for the municipal council of a small town. Assemble students randomly into groups: Walmart managers, unemployed workers, ordinary townspeople, richer ones, local retailers, elected officials, police officers... Have them view the film and gather all the facts relevant to their assigned group, and then prepare arguments for the town council meeting and vote on whether to allow construction of a Walmart.
