| Waterwalker | |
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| Directed by | Bill Mason |
| Produced by | Bill Mason |
| Starring | Bill Mason |
| Cinematography | Ken Buck |
| Edited by | Bill Mason |
| Music by |
Bruce Cockburn Hugh Marsh |
| Distributed by | NFB |
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Running time | 87 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
Waterwalker is a 1984 documentary film by Bill Mason, a Canadian outdoorsman, painter, canoeist and environmentalist, who made many films on the art of canoeing and on the appreciation of nature. [1] Released theatrically in Canada in 1984, it was nominated for a Genie Award for "Best Documentary Feature."
The film follows Mason as he canoes through whitewater rapids and along the coast of Lake Superior. It features a musical score by Bruce Cockburn. It was Mason's last film. [1]
References
- ^ a b Zaidman, Harriet (10 May 2002). "Waterwalker". Canadian Materials. VIII (18). Manitoba Library Association. ISSN 1201-9364. Retrieved 20 December 2011.
External links
- Waterwalker at IMDb
- Ohayon, Albert (16 December 2011). "Waterwalker: Bill Mason's Masterpiece". NFB Blog. National Film Board of Canada.
- Watch Waterwalker on the NFB website
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