The students of HIST 4302, Making Documentary History, taught by Michael Ostroff, will be presenting their historical documentaries on Thursday April 2, 2015 in 100 St. Patrick’s building at Carleton University. These films are the result of a year’s worth of student research and dedication to unique stories found throughout Canadian history. There will be four short documentaries screened (approx. 10 minutes each), followed by a reception.
Please join us in celebrating a year’s worth of hard work!
The films being screened are:
PURGED IN THE CAPITAL
In the 1950s and 60s, the RCMP went to great lengths to prevent the Soviet Union from stealing national secrets. “Purged in the Capital” follows the story of John Wendell Holmes, an employee of the Department of External Affairs who finds himself swept up in a flurry of government fear and paranoia.
Deanne Pittman, Matt Allen, Priscilla Hwang & Mark Gorokhovski
WILL TO SURVIVE
Frank Cauley, an Ottawa World War Two veteran’s story. From his journey of signing up and going to war, and his will to survive.
Jessy El-Saikali, Erica Foster
NO ROAD HOME
During the 1950’s the St. Lawrence Seaway Hydro project was created to modernize Canadian hydropower and to stimulate Canadian economic growth. The development of the river resulted in the loss of long standing communities that were either destroyed or removed to allow the construction of the seaway. “No Road Home” tells the story of the Canadians living directly in the path of the construction and the tremendous impact it had on their lives.
Rebecca Sykes, Jennifer Bate & Stephanie Desjardins
ELEANOR
Eleanor Milne was an artist through and through. In her decades-long career, she worked in sculpture, stained glass, painting, drawing – indeed, nearly any medium she could get her skilled hands upon. For 30 years she held the position of Dominion Sculptor, leading a team of carvers to produce some of the most memorable carvings on Parliament Hill. Despite personal struggles, Milne’s whole life was dedicated to her craft; “Eleanor” gives a glimpse into the life and work of an artist whose hand both illustrated and changed the history of Canada.
Olivia Johnston, Joe Ryan, & Rachel Swatek
Two of last year’s films are featured at http://www.carleton.ca/history/student-projects/ and Michael Ostroff’s CHA article about the course is posted here: http://www.carleton.ca/history/michael-ostroff-making-documentary-history-in-the-department-of-history-carleton-university/.