Jim Decker Builds a Longliner

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Jim Decker Builds a Longliner (1967)

Directed by Colin Low

Documentary · 19m

By using film as a catalyst for change, the people of Fogo Island, Newfoundland, voice some of their daily concerns. This film shows how one of the Islanders built a longliner (a fishing boat using long lines) with the help of his friends, overcoming the problems of financing and the lack of tools and government support.

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Crew

Director
Colin Low
Director of Photography
Robert Humble
Editor
Dennis Sawyer
Producer
John Kemeny

Details

Release date
1967-01-01
Runtime
19m
Genres
Documentary
Original language
EN
Countries
Canada
Production
ONF | NFB