My Ancestors Were Rogues and Murderers (2005)
An exploration of the unique culture of Newfoundland's outports, the film revisits the PR coup that launched the animal rights movement onto the international stage: the 1977 Newfoundland visit, orchestrated by the International Fund for Animal Welfare, of French actress turned animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot to protest the area's ancestral sealing activities. Soon, inhabitants of the island's northern outports we're being introduced to the world as the epitome of brutality.
Director: Anne Troake
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 55 min
Release Date: January 1, 2005
Screenplay
Cinematography: Nigel Markham
Editing: Chris Darlington
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
woman director
More Films by Director: Anne Troake
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is My Ancestors Were Rogues and Murderers about?
- An exploration of the unique culture of Newfoundland's outports, the film revisits the PR coup that launched the animal rights movement onto the international stage: the 1977 Newfoundland visit, orchestrated by the International Fund for Animal Welfare, of French actress turned animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot to protest the area's ancestral sealing activities. Soon, inhabitants of the island's northern outports we're being introduced to the world as the epitome of brutality.
- Who directed My Ancestors Were Rogues and Murderers?
- My Ancestors Were Rogues and Murderers was directed by Anne Troake.
- How long is My Ancestors Were Rogues and Murderers?
- My Ancestors Were Rogues and Murderers has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).
- What genre is My Ancestors Were Rogues and Murderers?
- My Ancestors Were Rogues and Murderers is a Documentary film.
- Where was My Ancestors Were Rogues and Murderers produced?
- My Ancestors Were Rogues and Murderers was produced in Canada.