Selling Out
Synopsis
Selling Out is a 1972 Canadian short film for cinema and TV directed by Tadeusz Jaworski, and written and produced by Jack Winter. The film is a dramatization of a farmer’s last day on his ancestral farm on Prince Edward Island as he is faced with the Public Auction of his family home and possessions. On the one hand, it is a simple, poignant tale of personal loss, alienation and the displacement of the old at the end of life. On the other, it is a political statement about the loss of Canadian Heritage, land and economy to foreign capital. It was nominated for an Academy Award (Short Subject) in 1972. It was named Best Documentary at the 24th Canadian Film Awards.
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November 1, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tadeusz Jaworski
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Winter, Tadeusz Jaworski
- Original Score
- Peter Cornell
- Original Title
- Selling Out
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 22m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tadeusz Jaworski
Jack Winter, Tadeusz Jaworski
Peter Cornell
Martin Pepler
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Winter
Writer
Tadeusz Jaworski
Writer
Martin Pepler
Editor
Tadeusz Jaworski
Director
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What is Selling Out about?
Selling Out is a 1972 Canadian short film for cinema and TV directed by Tadeusz Jaworski, and written and produced by Jack Winter. The film is a dramatization of a farmer’s last day on his ancestral farm on Prince Edward Island as he is faced with the Public Auction of his family home and possessions. On the one hand, it is a simple, poignant tale of personal loss, alienation and the displacement of the old at the end of life. On the other, it is a political statement about the loss of Canadian Heritage, land and economy to foreign capital. It was nominated for an Academy Award (Short Subject) in 1972. It was named Best Documentary at the 24th Canadian Film Awards.
Who directed Selling Out?
Selling Out was directed by Tadeusz Jaworski.
Who stars in Selling Out?
The principal cast of Selling Out includes Vernon Macgoughan, Bob Hogg, Frank McNutt, Pamela Winter.
When was Selling Out released and how long is it?
Selling Out was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Selling Out?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Selling Out was composed by Peter Cornell.