Martin Defalco
2021The Other Side of the Ledger: An Indian View of the Hudson's Bay Company
Martin Defalco, Willie Dunn
George Manuel
The Hudson's Bay Company's 300th anniversary celebration was no occasion for joy among the people whose lives were tied to the trading stores. This film, narrated by George Manuel, president of the National Indian Brotherhood, presents the view of spokesmen for Canadian Indian and Métis groups. There is a sharp contrast between the official celebrations, with Queen Elizabeth II among the guests, and what Indians have to say about their lot in the Company's operations.
The Other Side of the Ledger: An Indian View of the Hudson's Bay Company
Bird of Passage
Martin Defalco
Douglas Rain
A young Japanese-Canadian businessman, now established in Montréal, recalls the time during World War II when the Japanese-Canadian community of Canada's west coast was uprooted and moved inland. There are some flashbacks to the events he describes, but the film is mainly about his home and family life in Montréal and his successful career as a chemical engineer.
Bird of Passage
Cold Journey
Martin Defalco
John Yesno, Buckley Petawabano
In this feature drama, a Canadian Indigenous youth attempts to find a place for himself. He faces culture shock as the educational system teaches him to be a white man and tries to find a way of life more meaningful to his Indigenous culture and ancestry.
Cold Journey
