Jim Decker Builds a Longliner

1967 19 min

Overview

By using film as a catalyst for change, the people of Fogo Island, Newfoundland, voice some of their daily concerns. This film shows how one of the Islanders built a longliner (a fishing boat using long lines) with the help of his friends, overcoming the problems of financing and the lack of tools and government support.

Genres

Documentary

Production Countries

Canada

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Cast

Crew

Colin Low

Director

John Kemeny

Producer

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