Jim Decker Builds a Longliner

Overview

By using film as a catalyst for change, the people of Fogo Island, Newfoundland, voice some of their daily concerns. This film shows how one of the Islanders built a longliner (a fishing boat using long lines) with the help of his friends, overcoming the problems of financing and the lack of tools and government support.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 1967

Original language

English

Countries

Canada

Production

ONF,NFB

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded