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The Annanacks

1964•29m•

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Overview

This short documentary depicts the formation in 1959 of the first successful co-operative in an Inuit community in Northern Québec. The film describes how, with other Inuit of the George River community, the Annanacks formed a joint venture that included a sawmill, a fish-freezing plant and a small boat-building industry.

Director

René Bonnière

Writers

Donald Snowden

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Main Cast

George Annanack

Stanley Annanack

Lloyd Bochner

Narrator

Full Crew

Direction

Director: René Bonnière

Writing

Writer: Donald Snowden

Movies

Documentary

The Annanacks

1964•29m•

★0.0(0 ratings)

Documentary

Overview

Director

René Bonnière

Writers

Donald Snowden

Watchlist

Main Cast

George Annanack

Stanley Annanack

Lloyd Bochner

Narrator

Full Crew

Direction

Director: René Bonnière

Writing

Writer: Donald Snowden

Production

Producer: René Bonnière

Music & Sound

Sound: David Cochrane
Sound Editor: John Knight
Sound: Tony Betts
Music: Larry Crosley

Keywords

indigenousinuitcooperative

Did You Know?

The film features dialogue in 3 languages: English, French, Inuktitut.

The film was directed by René Bonnière.

The screenplay was written by Donald Snowden.

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Movie Information

Original Title:

The Annanacks

Status:

Released

Language:

English, Français,

Country of Origin:

Canada

Production Companies:

ONF | NFB

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