The Newfoundland at Armageddon documentary tells story of the battle of Beaumont-Hamel in which so many Newfoundlanders died and the contribution made by women and those on the home front in Newfoundland.
The documentary will be screened on CBC National on June 30 at 8 pm. The Newfoundland at Armageddon Official Facebook page has a wonderful interactive website to support the making of the documentary. (https://www.facebook.com/newfoundlandatarmageddon/info/?entry_point=page_nav_about_item&tab=page_info)
There was also an article in the local Newfoundland newspaper The Telegram, “N.L. arts community deeply inspired by memory of Beaumont-Hamel” by Tara Bradbury published on 21 June, 2016 outlining a number of projects on the subject being done by the arts community.
The article also mentioned the Trail of Caribou documentary with Allan Hawco and Mark Critch, describing the role of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment during WW1.
The poster advertising the event is also from the official Facebook page (no copyright infringement intended).
This description is on the official documentary Facebook page (no copyright infringement intended).
“This documentary and interactive website take you into the lives of Newfoundland men and women who experienced the brutal reality of the First World War.
The countdown has begun. Tune in to CBC on JUNE 30th at 8PM (8:30 NT) to watch our feature-length documentary NEWFOUNDLAND AT ARMAGEDDON, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the tragic battle at Beaumont-Hamel.
A single battle that lasted less than 30 minutes but altered for all time the destiny of Newfoundland.
Narrated by Alan Doyle of The Great Big Sea and featuring 21 descendants recruited to reenact the harrowing experiences of their ancestors who fought that battle.
On July 1, 1916, the first day of the battle of the Somme, about 800 soldiers of the Newfoundland Regiment went over the top and were mown down in a blizzard of German machine gun fire near Beaumont-Hamel in France. Only 68 made it for roll call the next morning. Nothing about Newfoundland would ever be the same.
NEWFOUNDLAND AT ARMAGEDDON tells the powerful story of the sacrifices made by the men who gave their lives for King and Country. It also details the substantial contribution women made in the war effort, volunteering as nurses and aides overseas, while others shouldered the burden of their society on the home front.
Two-hour documentary brings together top-notch Quebec and Newfoundland creative team, including writer/director Brian McKenna (The Valour and the Horror), writer Michael Crummey (Sweetland), narrator Alan Doyle (Great Big Sea), cinematographer Mark Ellam, editor Susan Shanks and producers Arnie Gelbart, Natalie Dubois, Barbara Doran.
Official Co-Production Between Galafilm Productions (Quebec) and Morag Loves Company (Newfoundland)”
This description is on the official documentary Facebook page (no copyright infringement intended).
“This documentary and interactive website take you into the lives of Newfoundland men and women who experienced the brutal reality of the First World War.
The countdown has begun. Tune in to CBC on JUNE 30th at 8PM (8:30 NT) to watch our feature-length documentary NEWFOUNDLAND AT ARMAGEDDON, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the tragic battle at Beaumont-Hamel.
A single battle that lasted less than 30 minutes but altered for all time the destiny of Newfoundland.
Narrated by Alan Doyle of The Great Big Sea and featuring 21 descendants recruited to reenact the harrowing experiences of their ancestors who fought that battle.
On July 1, 1916, the first day of the battle of the Somme, about 800 soldiers of the Newfoundland Regiment went over the top and were mown down in a blizzard of German machine gun fire near Beaumont-Hamel in France. Only 68 made it for roll call the next morning. Nothing about Newfoundland would ever be the same.
NEWFOUNDLAND AT ARMAGEDDON tells the powerful story of the sacrifices made by the men who gave their lives for King and Country. It also details the substantial contribution women made in the war effort, volunteering as nurses and aides overseas, while others shouldered the burden of their society on the home front.
Two-hour documentary brings together top-notch Quebec and Newfoundland creative team, including writer/director Brian McKenna (The Valour and the Horror), writer Michael Crummey (Sweetland), narrator Alan Doyle (Great Big Sea), cinematographer Mark Ellam, editor Susan Shanks and producers Arnie Gelbart, Natalie Dubois, Barbara Doran.
Official Co-Production Between Galafilm Productions (Quebec) and Morag Loves Company (Newfoundland)”
