Ted Baryluk's Grocery
1982
10 min
Coming soon
This short documentary profiles Ukrainian-Canadian Ted Baryluk, whose grocery store has been a fixture in Winnipeg's North End for over 20 years. In this photo study, Ted talks about his store, the customers who have come and gone and the social changes his multicultural neighbourhood has seen. But most of all he wonders what will become of his store after he retires. He hopes his daughter will take over, but she wants to move away. The film is a wistful rendering of a shopkeeper's relationship with his daughter and a fascinating portrait of a neighbourhood and its inhabitants.
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This short documentary profiles Ukrainian-Canadian Ted Baryluk, whose grocery store has been a fixture in Winnipeg's North End for over 20 years. In this photo study, Ted talks about his store, the customers who have come and gone and the social changes his multicultural neighbourhood has seen. But most of all he wonders what will become of his store after he retires. He hopes his daughter will take over, but she wants to move away. The film is a wistful rendering of a shopkeeper's relationship with his daughter and a fascinating portrait of a neighbourhood and its inhabitants.
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directorJohn PaskievichMichael Mirus
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scriptJohn PaskievichMichael Mirus
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editingJohn PaskievichMichael Mirus
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producerWolf KoenigMichael Scott
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executive producerMichael Scott
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photographyJohn Paskievich
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soundMichael MirusLeon Johnson
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sound editingMichael Mirus
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animationCameron GaulRaymond Dumas
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re-recordingJean-Pierre Joutel
Education
Ages 16 to 17
Family Studies/Home Economics - Feminism
History and Citizenship Education - Culture and Currents of Thought (1500-present)
Discuss the style of this film. In what ways is this photo study more powerful to the viewer? Discuss Mr. Baryluk's dilemma. Suggest reasons why his daughter is not willing to stay in Winnipeg and take over her father's store. Discuss whether she is being selfish or practical in her decision. In what ways is this film still relevant today? Comment on Mr. Baryluk's statement that neighborhoods and people change, not always for the better.
