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The stamp fishery : [videorecording (DVD)] loss of a dream / directed by Ed Martin and Ken Pittman.
TITLE:
The stamp fishery : [videorecording (DVD)] loss of a dream / directed by Ed Martin and Ken Pittman.
Alternate Title:
Loss of a dream
Publication Date:
2000-2009
Publication Information:
St. John's, N.L. : Bestboy Productions,
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (ca. 1 hr.)
Performer:
Features commentary from Roger Grimes, John Crosbie, Gus Etchegary, David Gilbert, and Peter Fenwick.
Summary:
Takes an unflinching look at how the fishery of Newfoundland and Labrador came to be used and abused to the point of destruction as a way to access unemployment insurance, or to "get your stamps." Through the eyes of two reluctant 'stamp fishers', the Johnson brothers, this one-hour documentary takes an unflinching look at a people and a culture left dependent on this 'stamp' policy.
Language:
English
General Note:
DVD.
