Confederation Film

Newfoundland Scene

A portrait of Newfoundland that records a way of life that has all but disappeared.

1951

The Last Chinese Laundry

A documentary from 1987 featuring the life of early Chinese immigrants to the island of Newfoundland.

Newfoundland at Armageddon

On July 1st, 1916, the Newfoundland Regiment took part in a massive First World War offensive on the Somme, led by the British. At Beaumont Hamel the

2016

Vistas: Red Ochre

Combining archival photos with new and found footage, this short film presents a personal, impressionistic rendering of what it's like growing up Mi'k

2009

Julie O'Brien

This short film depicts Newfoundland’s “old times” as seen by Julie O’Brien, an 11-year-old living in Tors Cove. Told in the first person with cutaway

1981

Along Newfoundland's Shores

This short documentary includes three vignettes about life off the coast of Newfoundland. In Island of Birds, we visit Green Island, a sea bird sanctu

1962

The Mystery of Bay Bulls

A film on the "SAPPHIRE", the oldest identified wreck in Canadian waters. Parks Canada's underwater archaeology team is responsible for the excavation

1979

William Wells Talks About The Island

William Wells defends the viability of Fogo Island and expresses his apprehension about the exodus of young people.

1967

A Little Fellow from Gambo: The Joey Smallwood Story

This feature-length documentary paints a lively portrait of Father of Confederation and first premier of Newfoundland Joseph Roberts Smallwood, or "Jo

1970

Cries from the Deep

This documentary records the journey undertaken by Jacques Cousteau, his 24-member team, and an NFB film crew to explore the Grand Banks of Newfoundla

1981

Newfoundland: Atlantic Province

With simple ceremony on Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Newfoundlanders are welcomed as fellow-Canadians. Prime Minister St. Laurent starting off the carving

1949

Priory: The Only Home I've Got

A woman is forcibly placed in Priory, as the filmmakers follow her struggles to adapt.

1979

Tous Les Jours

In rocky Newfoundland, renowned French artist Jean Claude Roy gathers his paints and sets off to face the day. Whether it be freezing snow, violent wi

2019

Lady at Number 16

Based on the tale by Dale Jarvis, "Lady at Number 16" tells the story of two sailors in the 1800s that help a young lady back into her mansion. They r

2022

Labrador North

This short documentary looks at the government relocation of the Labrador Inuit and the effects on their culture and social structures.

1973

Taking Stock

It was a way of life. It was the backbone of a society. And then the cod fishery off the east coast of Newfoundland collapsed. Taking Stock traces the

1994

Empty Harbours, Empty Dreams

The film explores how the three British colonies of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island became provinces of Canada and charts the subs

1976

A Woman's Place

Two women discuss the roles and problems of women, education, and shopping on Fogo Island.

1967

The Death of Jack Astor

Documentation of the legendary all ages hardcore punk show held at a Jack Astor's Sports Bar & Grill during operating business hours in St. John's, Ne

2023

My Village in Nunavik

Shot during three seasons, Kenuajuak's documentary tenderly portrays village life and the elements that forge the character of his people: their histo

1999