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Movie Showman

1989Movie29 min

Documentary
100
MasterpieceGoodWatch score

A nostalgic, hopeful documentary movie about show business and history.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Canadian Film History
  • NFB
  • Archival Footage
  • Re-Enactments
  • Historical Documentary
  • Early Film Exhibition
  • Rural Communities
  • Cultural Impact

Crew

Directed by
Harvey Spak
Produced by
Jerry Krepakevich
Music by
Roger Deegan

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Facts

January 1, 1989 · 29 min · Documentary

Released
January 1, 1989
Runtime
29 min
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
Canada
Available in
1 country

Q&A

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Questions about Movie Showman

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Movie Showman?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Movie Showman worth watching?

100
MasterpieceGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 100.

Is Movie Showman okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching Movie Showman?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.