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Men of the Deeps a film

Men of the Deeps a film

DVD 2005

A moving portrait of a group of former Cape Breton miners gathered together by their love of song. They are all members of the Men of the Deeps chorus, whose performances of traditional and contemporary songs evoke their working lives as miners. Featuring 16 outstanding songs, Men of the Deeps captures the grace and dignity of a group of men whose livelihood has been lost, but who continue to inspire and uplift with their voices.

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Cape Breton Island (N.S.) Songs and music
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Description:
1 videodisc (52 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in
polychrome
digital
optical
video file
DVD video
Notes:
Originally produced as a documentary in 2003
Developed and produced in association with CTV
Editor: Hannele Halm ; cinematographer: John Walker
Men of the Deeps
DVD-R; may not play on all DVD players or computer drives
In English with optional subtitles in English or French
Control Number:
1213649
UPC:
698193161297
Other Authors:
CTV Television Network
Greenlaw, Terry
John Walker Productions
Martin, Kent
Men of the Deeps (Musical group)
National Film Board of Canada
Picture Plant Ltd
Walker, John, 1952 July 5-
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