Moses Coady
Synopsis
The film is about Moses Coady, who was called many things in his lifetime, but who proved to be the most effective social reformer Canada has known. He went into the villages, organized the people into study groups, helped them set up credit unions and co-operatives, and freed them from the semi-feudal conditions they lived in. Today, people from all over the world come to study his methods at the Coady International Institute in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. (NFB)
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kent Martin
- Screenplay & Story
- Kent Martin
- Original Title
- Moses Coady
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kent Martin
Kent Martin
Mike Mahoney, Kent Nason, Grant Crabtree
Brian Pollard
F. Whitman Trecartin, Rex Tasker
Department Leadership Roster
Mike Mahoney
Director of Photography
F. Whitman Trecartin
Producer
Brian Pollard
Editor
Kent Martin
Writer
Kent Martin
Director
Kent Nason
Director of Photography
Grant Crabtree
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Moses Coady
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Moses Coady about?
The film is about Moses Coady, who was called many things in his lifetime, but who proved to be the most effective social reformer Canada has known. He went into the villages, organized the people into study groups, helped them set up credit unions and co-operatives, and freed them from the semi-feudal conditions they lived in. Today, people from all over the world come to study his methods at the Coady International Institute in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. (NFB)
Who directed Moses Coady?
Moses Coady was directed by Kent Martin.
Who stars in Moses Coady?
The principal cast of Moses Coady includes Joan Orenstein.
When was Moses Coady released and how long is it?
Moses Coady was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 57m.