This documentary examines some of the important events in Canada during the Depression years: the Moose River mine disaster, the great drought on the prairies and the introduction of a transatlantic air service between Canada and Europe. The film also looks at the major world events that influenced Canada: the abdication of the king of England; civil war in Spain; Hitler's rise to power and Canada's declaration of war on Germany. Part of the Between Two Wars series.
- Status
- Released
- Production
- ONF | NFB
Keywords
- canada
- canadian history
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Top Crew
William Weintraub · Writer
Nicholas Balla · Editor
Margaret Ellis · Editor
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