Acadia Acadia?!?

Acadia Acadia?!?

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1971-05-12

In the late 1960s, with the triumph of bilingualism and biculturalism, New Brunswick's Université de Moncton became the setting for the awakening of Acadian nationalism after centuries of defeatism and resignation. Although 40% of the province's population spoke French, they had been unable to make their voices heard. The movement started with students-sit-ins, demonstrations against Parliament, run-ins with the police - and soon spread to a majority of Acadians. The film captures the behind-the-scenes action and the students' determination to bring about change. An invaluable document of the rebirth of a people.

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In the late 1960s, with the triumph of bilingualism and biculturalism, New Brunswick's Université de Moncton became the setting for the awakening of Acadian nationalism after centuries of defeatism and resignation. Although 40% of the province's population spoke French, they had been unable to make their voices heard. The movement started with students-sit-ins, demonstrations against Parliament, run-ins with the police - and soon spread to a majority of Acadians. The film captures the behind-the-scenes action and the students' determination to bring about change. An invaluable document of the rebirth of a people.

Released

1971-05-12

Runtime

118

Director

Pierre Perrault

Budget

$0

Revenue

$0

Genres

Documentary

Language

English

Production

ONF | NFB

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    Michel Blanchard

    Michel Blanchard
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    Régis Brown

    Régis Brown
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    Jean Cormier

    Jean Cormier
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    Irène Doiron

    Irène Doiron
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    Bernard Gauvin

    Bernard Gauvin
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    Blondine Maurice

    Blondine Maurice