Heritage Minutes: Acadian Deportation (2019)
The Acadians are descendants of early French settlers who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1604 and built a distinct culture and society over generations. Their peaceful existence was uprooted in 1755 when over 10,000 Acadians were ripped from their homeland to ensure British rule in North America. This Heritage Minute portrays the deportation through the eyes of an Acadian mother.
Director: Tess Girard
Runtime: 1 min
Release Date: August 15, 2019
Cast
- Nancy Kenny - Mother
- Fabien Melanson - Father
- Murlane Carew - Grandmother
- Rebecca Ryan - Daughter
- Donovan Colan - Son
- Justine Colan - Daughter
- Sean Skerry - British Soldier
- Antonine Maillet - Narrator (voice)
Screenplay
Cinematography: Guy Godfree
Production: Historica Canada
Country: Canada
Original Language: en
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Heritage Minutes: Acadian Deportation about?
- The Acadians are descendants of early French settlers who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1604 and built a distinct culture and society over generations. Their peaceful existence was uprooted in 1755 when over 10,000 Acadians were ripped from their homeland to ensure British rule in North America. This Heritage Minute portrays the deportation through the eyes of an Acadian mother.
- Who directed Heritage Minutes: Acadian Deportation?
- Heritage Minutes: Acadian Deportation was directed by Tess Girard.
- Who stars in Heritage Minutes: Acadian Deportation?
- Heritage Minutes: Acadian Deportation stars Nancy Kenny, Fabien Melanson, Murlane Carew, Rebecca Ryan, Donovan Colan, Justine Colan.
- How long is Heritage Minutes: Acadian Deportation?
- Heritage Minutes: Acadian Deportation has a runtime of 1m (1 minutes).
- Where was Heritage Minutes: Acadian Deportation produced?
- Heritage Minutes: Acadian Deportation was produced in Canada.