Canada / Jan 01, 1969
26min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
This short film was an experiment in using video recordings and closed circuit television to stimulate social action in a poor Montreal neighbourhood. A citizen's committee filmed people's concerns and then played back the tapes for the community. Upon recognizing their common problems, people began to talk about joint solutions. It proved an important and effective method of promoting social change.
Genres
Documentary
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Operation boule de neige |
| Original language | Français (FR) |
| Spoken languages | English, Français |
| Production countries | Canada |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | ONF | NFB |
| Official site | nfb.ca |
| Release date | 1 gennaio 1969 |
| Production | George C. Stoney |
| Writer | Bonnie Sherr Klein |
| Editing | Ulla Ryghe |
| Cinematography | Réo Grégoire, Roger Rochat |
| Assistant directors | Bonnie Sherr Klein, Dorothy Todd Hénaut |
| Camera operators | Réo Grégoire, Roger Rochat |
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| Additional photography | Réo Grégoire, Roger Rochat |
| Music | Richard Besse |
| Sound | Richard Besse |
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