Flooding Job's Garden (1991)
The James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement of 1975, hailed by governments as a model for future land claims and self-government settlements - is considered Canada's first "modern Treaty." 15 years later, Robert Bourassa's dream of northern hydro-electric power has become a nightmare for the James Bay Cree. In FLOODING JOB'S GARDEN, Boyce Richardson revisits communities he first filmed in the 1970s, before Hydro Quebec began its work, documenting 20 years of massive change in Cree country. As Bourassa and Hydro Quebec prepare for Phase 2, the Crees are mounting an international campaign to protect the environment and ensure responsible development.
Director: Boyce Richardson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 59 min
Release Date: December 31, 1991
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Flooding Job's Garden about?
- The James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement of 1975, hailed by governments as a model for future land claims and self-government settlements - is considered Canada's first "modern Treaty." 15 years later, Robert Bourassa's dream of northern hydro-electric power has become a nightmare for the James Bay Cree. In FLOODING JOB'S GARDEN, Boyce Richardson revisits communities he first filmed in the 1970s, before Hydro Quebec began its work, documenting 20 years of massive change in Cree country. As Bourassa and Hydro Quebec prepare for Phase 2, the Crees are mounting an international campaign to protect the environment and ensure responsible development.
- Who directed Flooding Job's Garden?
- Flooding Job's Garden was directed by Boyce Richardson.
- How long is Flooding Job's Garden?
- Flooding Job's Garden has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
- What genre is Flooding Job's Garden?
- Flooding Job's Garden is a Documentary film.