The Sinking of the Princess Sophia (2003)
This documentary explores the events surrounding the greatest maritime tragedy in the history of the Pacific coast, the sinking of the Princess Sophia. The Canadian Pacific steamer had left Skagway, Alaska, on October 23, 1918, on its way to Vancouver, when a fierce blizzard hit. The ship veered off course and ran aground on a reef. Despite the proximity of several other ships, the harsh weather prevented any evacuation attempt. Almost 48 hours later, the Sophia slipped off the reef and sank. The following morning, rescue ships faced the terrible evidence: only the tip of its mast was visible. None of the 353 passengers and crewmembers survived. Archival photos, 3D animation, exclusive interviews and underwater photography relate an important chapter of maritime history, while vividly portraying a place and time.
Director: Alain Vézina
https://collection.nfb.ca/film/the-sinking-of-the-princess-sophia
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Luc Pilon as Narration |
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Joseph D'Urso as Additional Voice |
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Ron O'Brien as Additional Voice |
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Allan Lento as Additional Voice |
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Isabelle Pagé as Additional Voice |
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Yves Bérubé as Dramatic Reenactment |
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Marc Blanchet as Dramatic Reenactment |
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Alain Essiembre as Dramatic Reenactment |
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Charles Farrel as Dramatic Reenactment |
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Philippe Lemieux as Dramatic Reenactment |
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Danielle Paré as Dramatic Reenactment |
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Yvon Roy as Dramatic Reenactment |
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Jean-Pierre Vallée as Dramatic Reenactment |
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Syd Locke as Interviewee |
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Betty O'Keefe as Interviewee |
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Ian MacDonald as Interviewee |
| Production | Michel T. Prévost | Producer |
| Writing | Alain Vézina | Writer |
| Directing | Alain Vézina | Director |
| Sound | Réjean Doyon | Music |
