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John Cabot: A Man of the Renaissance

Morten Parker

1964 28 min

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This short film documents John Cabot's quest to discover a westward route across the sea to the Orient in 15th-century Europe. The resulting story is one that explores the geography of the Renaissance world as well as its social and intellectual character.

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  The History Makers

  1964 3 editions

  From the most intrepid explorers to the fathers of Confederation, this series of 17 half-hour episodes tells the compelling early history of our great country.

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This short film documents John Cabot's quest to discover a westward route across the sea to the Orient in 15th-century Europe. The resulting story is one that explores the geography of the Renaissance world as well as its social and intellectual character.

See also

History - Canada - Pre-1867

History

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Credits

• director
  Morten Parker
  
• script
  Morten Parker
  
• executive producer
  Guy Glover
  
• photography
  Denis Gillson
  
• sound
  Leo O'Donnell
  
  George Croll
  
• editing
  Dennis Sawyer
  
• sound editing
  Sidney Pearson
  
• cast
  Ivor Barry
  
  Powys Thomas
  
  John Vernon
  

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Education

Ages 12 to 17

Study Guide - Guide 1

History - Early Colonization/Settlement

Students should have some background knowledge of John Cabot before viewing this film so they are able to understand his mission. After the film, have a discussion and compare Christopher Columbus' voyage with that of John Cabot. Were they both seeking the same thing?

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