This Was the Time
Synopsis
When Masset, a Haida village in Haida Gwaii (formerly known as the Queen Charlotte Islands), held a potlatch, it seemed as if the past grandeur of the people had returned. This is a colourful recreation of Indigenous life that faded more than two generations ago when the great totems were toppled by the missionaries and the costly potlatch was forbidden by law. The film shows how one village lived again the old glory, with singing, dancing, feasting, and the raising of a towering totem as a lasting reminder of what once was.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eugene Boyko
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacques Bensimon, Barbara Wilson
- Original Title
- This Was the Time
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 16m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eugene Boyko
Jacques Bensimon, Barbara Wilson
Eugene Boyko
Jacques Bensimon
Eugene Boyko, William Brind, Bill Brind
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques Bensimon
Writer
Eugene Boyko
Director of Photography
Eugene Boyko
Producer
Jacques Bensimon
Editor
Bill Brind
Producer
Eugene Boyko
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About This Was the Time
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What is This Was the Time about?
When Masset, a Haida village in Haida Gwaii (formerly known as the Queen Charlotte Islands), held a potlatch, it seemed as if the past grandeur of the people had returned. This is a colourful recreation of Indigenous life that faded more than two generations ago when the great totems were toppled by the missionaries and the costly potlatch was forbidden by law. The film shows how one village lived again the old glory, with singing, dancing, feasting, and the raising of a towering totem as a lasting reminder of what once was.
Who directed This Was the Time?
This Was the Time was directed by Eugene Boyko.
Who stars in This Was the Time?
The principal cast of This Was the Time includes Robert Davidson, Reg Davidson, Robert Davidson Sr., Florence Davidson, James Carney.
When was This Was the Time released and how long is it?
This Was the Time was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 16m.