Waterwalker
“A canoe odyssey”
Synopsis
Naturalist Bill Mason on his journey by canoe into the Ontario wilderness. The filmmaker and artist begins on Lake Superior, then explores winding and sometimes tortuous river waters to the meadowlands of the river's source. Along the way, Mason paints scenes that capture his attention and muses about his love of the canoe, his artwork and his own sense of the land. Mason also uses the film as a commentary on the link between God and nature and the vast array of beautiful canvases God created for him to paint. Features breathtaking visuals and exciting whitewater footage, with a musical score by Bruce Cockburn.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bill Mason
- Original Score
- Bruce Cockburn, Hugh Marsh
- Original Title
- Waterwalker
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bill Mason
Bruce Cockburn, Hugh Marsh
Ken Buck
Bill Mason
Bill Mason, Wilber Sutherland, Dean Peterson
Department Leadership Roster
Bill Mason
Director
Bill Mason
Producer
Bill Mason
Editor
Ken Buck
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all ages.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Waterwalker
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What is Waterwalker about?
Naturalist Bill Mason on his journey by canoe into the Ontario wilderness. The filmmaker and artist begins on Lake Superior, then explores winding and sometimes tortuous river waters to the meadowlands of the river's source. Along the way, Mason paints scenes that capture his attention and muses about his love of the canoe, his artwork and his own sense of the land. Mason also uses the film as a commentary on the link between God and nature and the vast array of beautiful canvases God created for him to paint. Features breathtaking visuals and exciting whitewater footage, with a musical score by Bruce Cockburn.
Who directed Waterwalker?
Waterwalker was directed by Bill Mason.
Who stars in Waterwalker?
The principal cast of Waterwalker includes Bill Mason, Wilf Pelletier.
When was Waterwalker released and how long is it?
Waterwalker was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Waterwalker?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Waterwalker was composed by Bruce Cockburn, Hugh Marsh.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Waterwalker?
Waterwalker holds official age classifications: CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.).