Acadians of the St. John Valley Creating a New Life in Northern Maine DVD
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TextDescription: 60 Minutes 7.5x5 inSummary: "Acadians Of The St. John Valley" (Part 1) is an hour long film that discovers where these Acadians come from in old Acadia and how they made their way to the St. John Valley of Northern Maine.
The film follows the plight of these refugees as they carve out a new life for themselves in a harsh landscape, making do with very little, but succeeding by carrying with them the values and skills that helped them thrive in Acadie.
See how they re-enact the arrival of their ancestors by canoe every year on the St. John River, find out how they have preserved their cultural artifacts, including whole buildings, and discover how they continue, to this day, to practice the traditions of the forefathers.
These scenes are set against the backdrop of the beautiful St. John Valley with its forests, fields, and slow flowing rivers. Narrated by Anne Chamberland. Sound Track specially composed by Harry Roper. With Patricia Theriault Ezzy as Tante Blanche.
| Item type | Home library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DVD Video | A J M Library 868-5076 | DVD ACAD (Browse shelf) | Available | 36477 |
"Acadians Of The St. John Valley" (Part 1) is an hour long film that discovers where these Acadians come from in old Acadia and how they made their way to the St. John Valley of Northern Maine.
The film follows the plight of these refugees as they carve out a new life for themselves in a harsh landscape, making do with very little, but succeeding by carrying with them the values and skills that helped them thrive in Acadie.
See how they re-enact the arrival of their ancestors by canoe every year on the St. John River, find out how they have preserved their cultural artifacts, including whole buildings, and discover how they continue, to this day, to practice the traditions of the forefathers.
These scenes are set against the backdrop of the beautiful St. John Valley with its forests, fields, and slow flowing rivers. Narrated by Anne Chamberland. Sound Track specially composed by Harry Roper. With Patricia Theriault Ezzy as Tante Blanche.
St. John Valley
Acadia
Acadie
Northern Maine
Maine
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