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Dan Roberts on Fishing

Colin Low

1967 16 min

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Through the use of film as a means of communication, the people of Fogo Island, Newfoundland, voice some of their daily concerns. This film looks at the success of the longliner and the problems encountered in obtaining and running it.

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Through the use of film as a means of communication, the people of Fogo Island, Newfoundland, voice some of their daily concerns. This film looks at the success of the longliner and the problems encountered in obtaining and running it.

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Social Issues

Fishing and Hunting Industries

Media and Communication

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Credits

• director
  Colin Low
  
• producer
  John Kemeny
  
• photography
  Robert Humble
  
• editing
  Dennis Sawyer
  

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