Westray
Synopsis
In this feature documentary, filmmaker Paul Cowan offers an innovative, moving account of the Westray coal mine disaster that killed 26 men in Nova Scotia on May 9, 1992. The film focuses on the lives of three widows and three miners lucky enough not to be underground that day when the methane and coal dust ignited. But their lives were torn apart by the events. Meet some of the working men, who felt they had no option but to stay on at Westray. And wives, who heard the rumours, saw their men sometimes bloodied from accidents and stood by them, hoping it would all turn out all right. This is a film about working people everywhere whose lives are often entrusted to companies that violate the most fundamental rules of safety and decency in the name of profit.
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Type: Featurette • Published 2021-09-17
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- Director
- Paul Cowan
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Cowan
- Original Title
- Westray
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
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Paul Cowan
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Paul Cowan
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What is Westray about?
In this feature documentary, filmmaker Paul Cowan offers an innovative, moving account of the Westray coal mine disaster that killed 26 men in Nova Scotia on May 9, 1992. The film focuses on the lives of three widows and three miners lucky enough not to be underground that day when the methane and coal dust ignited. But their lives were torn apart by the events. Meet some of the working men, who felt they had no option but to stay on at Westray. And wives, who heard the rumours, saw their men sometimes bloodied from accidents and stood by them, hoping it would all turn out all right. This is a film about working people everywhere whose lives are often entrusted to companies that violate the most fundamental rules of safety and decency in the name of profit.
Who directed Westray?
Westray was directed by Paul Cowan.
Who stars in Westray?
The principal cast of Westray includes Michael Jones, Katie Malloch.
When was Westray released and how long is it?
Westray was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Westray?
Westray holds official age classifications: CA: 18A.