Summary Canada plunges into social and political crisis as the Great Depression settles over the world. With little help from Ottawa, thousands of Canadians criss-cross the country desperately seeking work while prairie farmers face the additional devastation of the Dust Bowl. As the crisis drags on, resentment and anger grow, leading to massive social unrest. Meanwhile the world faces an increasingly menacing threat from Europe, as Adolph Hitler draws Canada and the world closer to another world war.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Graham Greene Nigel Bennett Lorne Cardinal Maggie Huculak
Genres : History Documentary
Release date : Oct 20, 2001
Countries of origin : Canada
Official sites : CBC
Language : English French
Production companies : Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) Radio Canada CBC Documentary Unit
Summary Canada plunges into social and political crisis as the Great Depression settles over the world. With little help from Ottawa, thousands of Canadians criss-cross the country desperately seeking work while prairie farmers face the additional devastation of the Dust Bowl. As the crisis drags on, resentment and anger grow, leading to massive social unrest. Meanwhile the world faces an increasingly menacing threat from Europe, as Adolph Hitler draws Canada and the world closer to another world war.
Genres : History Documentary
Release date : Oct 20, 2001
Countries of origin : Canada
Official sites : CBC
Language : English French
Production companies : Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) Radio Canada CBC Documentary Unit
