The Friendly Fifties and the Sinister Sixties (1850-1863) (1968)
This documentary takes us from the 1850s to 1863. We see several historical episodes from this period interwoven in a unique fashion. The film reveals the complex relationship between Great Britain, Canada, the North and the South—before, during, and after the American Civil War. Part 6 of the series Struggle for a Border: Canada's Relations with the United States.
Directors: Ronald Dick, Pierre L'Amare.
https://www.nfb.ca/film/friendly-fifties-sinister-sixties-1850-1863/
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J. Frank Willis as Narrator (voice) |
| Directing | Ronald Dick | Director |
| Production | Ronald Dick | Producer |
| Directing | Pierre L'Amare | Director |
| Production | Nicholas Balla | Executive Producer |