I Just Didn't Want to Die: The 1914 Newfoundland Sealing Disaster
Synopsis
In March 1914, the Newfoundland set sail from Wesleyville, taking 132 men out sealing. Miles from shore, the ship got stuck in the ice so the men went over the side to walk to the sealing ground. When a terrible storm struck, they were stranded. It took rescuers 3 days to arrive; by then, 78 men were dead and another 9 missing. This tragic story is told through the words of men who were there and the haunting prints of David Blackwood.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph MacDonald
- Original Score
- Ron Hynes
- Original Title
- I Just Didn't Want to Die: The 1914 Newfoundland Sealing Disaster
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 19m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph MacDonald
Ron Hynes
Floyd Elliott, Douglas Macdonald
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph MacDonald
Director
Floyd Elliott
Producer
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What is I Just Didn't Want to Die: The 1914 Newfoundland Sealing Disaster about?
In March 1914, the Newfoundland set sail from Wesleyville, taking 132 men out sealing. Miles from shore, the ship got stuck in the ice so the men went over the side to walk to the sealing ground. When a terrible storm struck, they were stranded. It took rescuers 3 days to arrive; by then, 78 men were dead and another 9 missing. This tragic story is told through the words of men who were there and the haunting prints of David Blackwood.
Who directed I Just Didn't Want to Die: The 1914 Newfoundland Sealing Disaster?
I Just Didn't Want to Die: The 1914 Newfoundland Sealing Disaster was directed by Joseph MacDonald.
Who stars in I Just Didn't Want to Die: The 1914 Newfoundland Sealing Disaster?
The principal cast of I Just Didn't Want to Die: The 1914 Newfoundland Sealing Disaster includes Timothy Webber, Cecil Mouland, Ron Hynes.
When was I Just Didn't Want to Die: The 1914 Newfoundland Sealing Disaster released and how long is it?
I Just Didn't Want to Die: The 1914 Newfoundland Sealing Disaster was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 19m.
Who composed the musical score for I Just Didn't Want to Die: The 1914 Newfoundland Sealing Disaster?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I Just Didn't Want to Die: The 1914 Newfoundland Sealing Disaster was composed by Ron Hynes.