Fish or Cut Bait (1993)
In the 1970's, filmmakers Tom Burger, Bill McKiggan and Chuck Lapp began documenting the history and current struggles of inshore fishermen in Atlantic Canada to form a union. Until 1979 it was illegal for fishermen to form a union in Nova Scotia. The committed funding from the National Film Board was withdrawn for this film, however the filmmakers continued to edit the film by entering the NFB at night. The CBC refused to broadcast the film, but it was finally released in 1990 and broadcast nationally that year on Vision TV.
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 43 min
Release Date: January 1, 1993
Production: Fish or Cut Bait Collective, ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
labor union, activism, fishermen
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Fish or Cut Bait about?
- In the 1970's, filmmakers Tom Burger, Bill McKiggan and Chuck Lapp began documenting the history and current struggles of inshore fishermen in Atlantic Canada to form a union. Until 1979 it was illegal for fishermen to form a union in Nova Scotia. The committed funding from the National Film Board was withdrawn for this film, however the filmmakers continued to edit the film by entering the NFB at night. The CBC refused to broadcast the film, but it was finally released in 1990 and broadcast nationally that year on Vision TV.
- Who directed Fish or Cut Bait?
- Fish or Cut Bait was directed by Tom Burger, Bill McKiggan, Chuck Lapp.
- How long is Fish or Cut Bait?
- Fish or Cut Bait has a runtime of 43m (43 minutes).
- What genre is Fish or Cut Bait?
- Fish or Cut Bait is a Documentary film.
- Where was Fish or Cut Bait produced?
- Fish or Cut Bait was produced in Canada.