A Place to Stand
Synopsis
An Academy Award winning multi-image large-format film showcasing life in Ontario without narration or dialogue but accompanied by the classic song "A Place to Stand, a Place to Grow (Ontari-ari-ari-o!)" Produced for the Ontario Department of Economics and Development, it premiered at the Ontario Pavilion at Expo '67 in Montreal.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christopher Chapman
- Original Score
- Dolores Claman
- Original Title
- A Place to Stand
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 17m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures, T.D.F. for Ontario Dept. of Economics & Development
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christopher Chapman
Dolores Claman
Laszlo George, Christopher Chapman, Josef Seckeresh
Christopher Chapman
Christopher Chapman, David Mackay
Department Leadership Roster
Christopher Chapman
Director
Christopher Chapman
Producer
Christopher Chapman
Editor
David Mackay
Producer
Laszlo George
Director of Photography
Christopher Chapman
Director of Photography
Josef Seckeresh
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Place to Stand
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What is A Place to Stand about?
An Academy Award winning multi-image large-format film showcasing life in Ontario without narration or dialogue but accompanied by the classic song "A Place to Stand, a Place to Grow (Ontari-ari-ari-o!)" Produced for the Ontario Department of Economics and Development, it premiered at the Ontario Pavilion at Expo '67 in Montreal.
Who directed A Place to Stand?
A Place to Stand was directed by Christopher Chapman.
Who stars in A Place to Stand?
The principal cast of A Place to Stand includes Not specified.
When was A Place to Stand released and how long is it?
A Place to Stand was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 17m.
Who composed the musical score for A Place to Stand?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Place to Stand was composed by Dolores Claman.