Day: February 10, 2021

The Story: The Last Objectors is a 45-minute documentary movie about Canada’s Conscientious Objectors who would rather carry out alternative services than go to war. They would work in asylums, forestry camps, hospitals, and other places in the country, for years for minimum pay and zero benefits.
Over 11,000 persons (Hutterites, Quakers, Mennonites, etc.) declined to take on arms and weapons during World War II because of their faith. The Last Objectors narrates their story with intimate interviews, pictures, and pre-recorded footage.
What you’ll see: Dialogue and discussions …

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The Story: It is a story of how one ferocious battle changed Newfoundland forever. On Canada day, Canadians mourn for the Newfoundlanders. On July 1, 1916, in the Battle of Somme, the Newfoundland Brigade lost almost ninety percent of its men in thirty minutes.
In fact, it was the bloodiest battle that Britain’s military has ever faced, with about 60,000 fatalities on the first day. It was indeed a great tragedy for Newfoundland as almost every household lost a male member.
What you’ll see: Directed by Brian McKenna, this story narrates the tale of an epic tragedy. He enlisted 21 …

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