Film Record: Day of the Beginning, The

Still image of a totem pole in The Day of the Beginning pictured in the PSA Journal, Oct. 1963, 40.

Date produced: 1963

Filmmaker(s):

John P. FitzGerald

Languages:

English

Length:

400 ft

Format:

16mm

Colour:

Colour

Sound Notes:

Optical

Awards/Recognition:

PSA Northern California Council Scenario Award 1963
PSA Ten Best 1963
Sixteenth Annual Canadian Film Awards, 1964 - Certificate of Merit, Amateur Category

Description:

"Raven and his creation of the world and its inhabitants is an old Indian legend. This version is skillfully portrayed in pantomime, costume and setting. The grace and skill of the actors, an excellent narration and music score, combined with imaginative use of the camera, make this an engrossing experience for the audience. One of the Ten Best, this film was awarded the Northern California Council of Amateur Movie Clubs' Trophy for the best scenario film and will be included in the package" PSA Journal, Oct. 1963, 40.

Subjects:

• Myth, legend, and folklore

Genre:

• Fantasy

Form:

• Short

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