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Canada unscripted : conversations with Canadian media icons / edited by Vic Sarin.
Canada Unscripted: Conversations with Canadian Media Icons showcases 21 of the most influential voices in Canadian film and broadcasting. In these intimate and often surprising interviews, celebrated actors, journalists, directors, and producers share stories that are raw, funny, and deeply revealing. At the heart of the book are the CBC and the National Film Board: two institutions that helped shape Canada's cultural identity. These conversations offer behind-the-scenes insight into landmark productions, pivotal news moments, and the personal journeys that shaped a generation of storytellers. With reflections that range from the political to the poetic, this is a book for readers who care about media, memory, and the power of creativity. The interviews were conducted by Vic Sarin, one of Canada's most acclaimed filmmakers, whose career has spanned continents, genres, and generations. With warmth and insight, Vic draws out the essence of each storyteller.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781990735950 (trade paperback)
- Physical Description: 312 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
- Publisher: Calgary, AB : Durvile & Uproute, [2025]
- Copyright: ©2025
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Cover title. "A companion to Vic Sarin's documentary film CBC & NFB Through the Eyepiece"--Cover. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | William Shatner -- Tantoo Cardinal -- David Suzuki -- Adrienne Clarkson -- Peter Mansbridge -- Louise Lore -- Denys Arcand -- Alanis Obomsawin -- Gary Evans -- George Stroumboulopoulos -- Brian Stewart -- Trina McQueen -- Mark Starowicz -- Bob McDonald -- Kristin Kreuk -- Martin Duckworth -- John Kennedy -- Trevor Evans -- Rosemary Radcliffe -- Christopher Hinton -- Ian Weir. |
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| Genre: | Biographies. Personal narratives. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Canada Unscripted: Conversations with Canadian Media Icons is an extraordinary collection of firsthand stories from some of Canada’s most celebrated voices in film, journalism, and broadcasting. Edited by acclaimed director Vic Sarin, this book is a companion to his upcoming documentary, capturing the passion, struggles, and triumphs of icons including William Shatner, Alanis Obomsawin, David Suzuki, Peter Mansbridge, Denys Arcand, Tantoo Cardinal, Adrienne Clarkson, Bob McDonald, and Kristin Kreuk. Through candid reflections, these eminent Canadians share their love for storytelling, public service, and the country that shaped their careers—offering a powerful, unfiltered tribute to Canada’s cultural legacy.
