
Working People: A History of Labour in British Columbia
3 half-hour television programs comprised of 30 short films on the subject of British Columbia's labour history. These stories challenge the traditional approach of historical documentaries by focusing on the working people responsible for the great advancements in society rather than titans of industry and political leaders. They illustrate the vibrant and largely untold tales of the labour movement in BC, spanning from the 1700's to present day.
- Released
- 2014
Details
Release year: 2014
Storyline
3 half-hour television programs comprised of 30 short films on the subject of British Columbia's labour history. These stories challenge the traditional approach of historical documentaries by focusing on the working people responsible for the great advancements in society rather than titans of industry and political leaders. They illustrate the vibrant and largely untold tales of the labour movement in BC, spanning from the 1700's to present day.
Top credits
- Marlee Walchuk — Narrator
- Bruce Blain — Actor
- Lisa Ciniglio — Helena Gutteridge
- Al Leung — Narrator