Sable Island
Synopsis
This short documentary profiles the uniquely cloistered wildlife of Sable Island, known as the “Atlantic graveyard” due to its inhospitable conditions. Barren sands and endless gales proved too much for human settlement on this island off the coast of Nova Scotia. Only a small group of researchers and maintenance people occupy the island; horses run wild, seals and birds multiply profusely, and the Ipswich sparrow has found a fruitful breeding ground for itself. Sable Island provides a perfect opportunity to observe nature in an untouched, organic laboratory.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Allan Wargon
- Screenplay & Story
- Ronald Weyman
- Original Title
- Sable Island
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 28m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Allan Wargon
Ronald Weyman
Robert Humble
Dennis Sawyer
Julian Biggs
Department Leadership Roster
Julian Biggs
Producer
Allan Wargon
Director
Dennis Sawyer
Editor
Ronald Weyman
Writer
Robert Humble
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sable Island
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What is Sable Island about?
This short documentary profiles the uniquely cloistered wildlife of Sable Island, known as the “Atlantic graveyard” due to its inhospitable conditions. Barren sands and endless gales proved too much for human settlement on this island off the coast of Nova Scotia. Only a small group of researchers and maintenance people occupy the island; horses run wild, seals and birds multiply profusely, and the Ipswich sparrow has found a fruitful breeding ground for itself. Sable Island provides a perfect opportunity to observe nature in an untouched, organic laboratory.
Who directed Sable Island?
Sable Island was directed by Allan Wargon.
Who stars in Sable Island?
The principal cast of Sable Island includes Fred Davis, Julien Talbot.
When was Sable Island released and how long is it?
Sable Island was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 28m.