Julie O'Brien

1981 | 18 minutes | 0.0 ★ (0)

Julie O'Brien
  • Overview

    This short film depicts Newfoundland’s “old times” as seen by Julie O’Brien, an 11-year-old living in Tors Cove. Told in the first person with cutaway shots to the girl’s many activities, the film illustrates the way traditions are maintained, remembered and evolved. This film is part of the Children of Canada series.

  • Release Date

    01 January 1981

  • DirectingBeverly Shaffer
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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