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Chasing the Eclipse

Directed by Norma Bailey and Ian Elkin
Canada, 1979 (documentary, 24 minutes, colour, English)
Chasing the Eclipse
Image: © National Film Board of Canada

Film Description:
"A group of amateur astronomers and eclipse-chasers arrive in Canada from Warren, Michigan, to view a total eclipse of the sun near Brandon, Manitoba. The film follows them through their preparations, the 'chase,' and finally the eclipse."
-- National Film Board of Canada (source)

Film Credits (partial):
Produced by: Jerry Krepakevich, Michael Scott
Cinematography: Ian Elkin, Gilles Gascon, Pierre Mignot
Film Editing: Dennis Ryland
Production Company: National Film Board of Canada / Office national du film du Canada
(sources)

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