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Movie Showman

1989 · 29 min Documentary

This short film portrays the NFB's itinerant projectionists during the '40s and early '50s who travelled throughout Canada, bringing films and discussions to rural communities. The film uses a mix of dramatic re-enactments with archival footage and interviews with veterans of the movie circuit to shed light on an important period in Canadian film history.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1989
Country Canada
Genre Documentary
Director Harvey Spak
Runtime 29 min.

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Movie Showman is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1989. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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