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Julie O'Brien
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Julie O'Brien

Jan 1, 1981
0h 19m
★ 0.0

Overview

Depiction of Newfoundland's "old times" as seen by Julie O'Brien, an 11-year-old living in Tors Cove. Told in the first person with cutaway shots to the girl's many activities, the film illustrates the way traditions are maintained, remembered and evolved. This film is part of the Children of Canada series.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

ONF | NFB

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