My Ancestors Were Rogues and Murderers
Synopsis
An exploration of the unique culture of Newfoundland's outports, the film revisits the PR coup that launched the animal rights movement onto the international stage: the 1977 Newfoundland visit, orchestrated by the International Fund for Animal Welfare, of French actress turned animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot to protest the area's ancestral sealing activities. Soon, inhabitants of the island's northern outports we're being introduced to the world as the epitome of brutality.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
My Ancestors were Rogues and MurderersOfficial
Type: Featurette • Published 2024-04-19
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anne Troake
- Screenplay & Story
- Anne Troake
- Original Score
- Justin Haynes, Ross Murray, Jean Martin
- Original Title
- My Ancestors Were Rogues and Murderers
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anne Troake
Anne Troake
Justin Haynes, Ross Murray, Jean Martin
Nigel Markham
Chris Darlington
Kent Martin
Department Leadership Roster
Nigel Markham
Director of Photography
Anne Troake
Director
Anne Troake
Writer
Chris Darlington
Editor
Kent Martin
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for My Ancestors Were Rogues and Murderers.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring My Ancestors Were Rogues and Murderers.
list17
Amazon Prime Movies
Similar Titles to My Ancestors Were Rogues and Murderers
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
6.0
7.1
6.0
7.0
6.0
10.0
6.2
2.0
6.8
7.2
3.3
3.9
7.0
5.8
More Like My Ancestors Were Rogues and Murderers
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About My Ancestors Were Rogues and Murderers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is My Ancestors Were Rogues and Murderers about?
An exploration of the unique culture of Newfoundland's outports, the film revisits the PR coup that launched the animal rights movement onto the international stage: the 1977 Newfoundland visit, orchestrated by the International Fund for Animal Welfare, of French actress turned animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot to protest the area's ancestral sealing activities. Soon, inhabitants of the island's northern outports we're being introduced to the world as the epitome of brutality.
Who directed My Ancestors Were Rogues and Murderers?
My Ancestors Were Rogues and Murderers was directed by Anne Troake.
Who stars in My Ancestors Were Rogues and Murderers?
The principal cast of My Ancestors Were Rogues and Murderers includes Not specified.
When was My Ancestors Were Rogues and Murderers released and how long is it?
My Ancestors Were Rogues and Murderers was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 55m.
Who composed the musical score for My Ancestors Were Rogues and Murderers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for My Ancestors Were Rogues and Murderers was composed by Justin Haynes, Ross Murray, Jean Martin.