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Poland on the Prairies

Directed by Laura Boulton
Canada, 1944 (documentary, 19 minutes, colour, English)
Poland on the Prairies
Image: © National Film Board of Canada

Film Description:
"The film opens with the traditional Easter ceremony of the Polish-Canadian community. Coming to Manitoba with the hope of a better life, these hard-working people developed their own skills and devices, keeping their traditions as they added their strength to the agricultural work-force. Spinning, woodcarving, embroidery and dance are among the many activities which reflect their Polish heritage."
-- National Film Board of Canada (source)

Film Credits (partial):
Produced by: Laura Boulton
Production Company: National Film Board of Canada / Office national du film du Canada
(sources)

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