Reaction: A Portrait of a Society in Crisis
Synopsis
This feature documentary gives voice to various English-speaking groups in Montréal and other places in Québec as they react to the October Crisis of 1970, when Québec nationalism took a violent turn. A British diplomat had been kidnapped, a Québec cabinet minister murdered. The troops were brought in as a safeguard. This film is a vigorous reflection of the discussions and analyses of the situation that went on wherever people gathered, voicing attitudes and fears, sympathies and concerns.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robin Spry
- Original Title
- Reaction: A Portrait of a Society in Crisis
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robin Spry
Shelagh Mackenzie
Normand Cloutier, Robin Spry, Tom Daly
Department Leadership Roster
Shelagh Mackenzie
Editor
Robin Spry
Director
Normand Cloutier
Producer
Robin Spry
Producer
Tom Daly
Producer
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What is Reaction: A Portrait of a Society in Crisis about?
This feature documentary gives voice to various English-speaking groups in Montréal and other places in Québec as they react to the October Crisis of 1970, when Québec nationalism took a violent turn. A British diplomat had been kidnapped, a Québec cabinet minister murdered. The troops were brought in as a safeguard. This film is a vigorous reflection of the discussions and analyses of the situation that went on wherever people gathered, voicing attitudes and fears, sympathies and concerns.
Who directed Reaction: A Portrait of a Society in Crisis?
Reaction: A Portrait of a Society in Crisis was directed by Robin Spry.
Who stars in Reaction: A Portrait of a Society in Crisis?
The principal cast of Reaction: A Portrait of a Society in Crisis includes Not specified.
When was Reaction: A Portrait of a Society in Crisis released and how long is it?
Reaction: A Portrait of a Society in Crisis was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 58m.