Movies Similar to Glimpses of Ontario

Monsoon(1991)

In the last week of May, the whole of India prays for the onset of the monsoon. Without its life-giving rains, the nation would become a land of dry wells and deserts. Writer Alexander Frater awaits the 'burst' at the southernmost tip of India, then travels with it on its dramatic journey north, witnessing the monsoon's towering influence on every aspect of Indian life.

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The Back-breaking Leaf(1959)

Here is a graphic picture of the tobacco harvest in southwestern Ontario. At the end of July, transient field workers move in for a brief bonanza when the plant is ripe. The tobacco harvesters call it "the back-breaking leaf."

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Guitar(1988)

A vibrant kaleidoscopic tribute to the guitar that meshes dance, mime, visual art, and virtuoso performances to create a spectacular yet intimate celebration of the instrument. For one exciting week the city of Toronto plays host to the International Guitar Festival. The streets echo with the sounds of the instrument as the great masters from every tradition gather to play for each other -- John Williams from England, Leo Brouwer from Cuba (classical), Turibio Santos from Brazil (folk), Vladimir Mikulka from Czechoslovakia (avant-garde), Rik Emmett and Kim Mitchell from Canada, Steve Morse from the USA (rock).

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Attila(2023)

Filmmaker Stephen Hosier takes a journey with Richard Csanyi, his childhood friend, as he investigates the life and death of his twin brother Attila, who was found dead on a rooftop in 2020.

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The Endless Summer(1966)

Bruce Brown's The Endless Summer is one of the first and most influential surf movies of all time. The film documents American surfers Mike Hynson and Robert August as they travel the world during California’s winter (which, back in 1965 was off-season for surfing) in search of the perfect wave and ultimately, an endless summer.

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Black Ice(2023)

This incisive, urgent documentary examines the history of anti-Black racism in hockey, from the segregated leagues of the 19th century to today’s NHL, where Black athletes continue to struggle against bigotry.

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Sans Soleil(1983)

A woman narrates the thoughts of a world traveler, meditations on time and memory expressed in words and images from places as far-flung as Japan, Guinea-Bissau, Iceland, and San Francisco.

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Midland Journey(1947)

Tourist promo film extolling the delights of Birmingham and the Midlands, with a sprinkling of arch one-liners.

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A Day in Tokyo(1968)

A Day in TOKYO in 1968, Nostalgic bygone era. Planned by Japan National Tourism Organization. Produced by Koga Production. This film was produced to explain Tokyo for foreign tourists.

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Edward Prince of Wales' Tour of India: Calcutta and Delhi(1921)

The future Edward VIII opens a durbar and enjoys a day at the races before inspecting the fire brigade in Calcutta.

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Cracked Not Broken(2005)

Lisa is a middle-class white woman from Toronto, Canada. She's also addicted to crack cocaine. To maintain her habit, she works as a prostitute while living in a hotel room. She's tried to get clean, but knows too well how easy it is to relapse. Meanwhile, she participates in Toronto's needle exchange program to reduce her risk.

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Four Degrees West(1965)

Contemporary life in Plymouth in the 1960s – plus some history.

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Edward Prince of Wales' Tour of India: Bombay, Poona, Baroda, Jodhpur and Bikaner(1922)

The future Edward VIII visits his Empire, with Indian royalty, elephants, palaces and temples.

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Edward Prince of Wales' Tour of India: Peshawar, The Khyber Pass and Rawl Pindi(1922)

The future Edward VIII enjoys stunning mountain scenery on a visit to the Khyber Pass during his royal tour

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Band of Exile(1994)

Here in Toronto, four young Somali refugees are finishing high school. What did they bring with them? What did they find in Canada? Their testimonies, about us and about themselves, interspersed with newsreel footage and sequences of a theatrical creation in which they put all their soul, make them immediately endearing and overturn many prejudices held against refugees. A film that makes you want to get to know them better.

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Edward Prince of Wales' Tour of India: Malakand, Kapurthala and Dehra Dun(1922)

The future Edward VIII visits Malakand, Kapurthala and opens the Royal Military College at Dehra Dun

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Edward Prince of Wales' Tour of India: Madras, Bangalore, Mysore and Hyderabad(1922)

This official travelogue of a royal tour follows the Prince on a series of regimental displays and a tiger hunt.

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The Way to the West(1947)

Hitchcock went the wrong way! Head south by southwest with this travelogue from Bath to Cornwall.

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Learning To Grow

Paul and Lindsey, a couple who left the hustle of city life for country life. From caring for animals to sustaining the land, their journey is filled with challenges, heartwarming triumphs, and a deep connection to nature. Discover how they’ve redefined what it means to live a meaningful life.

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Margaret Atwood: A Word After a Word After a Word Is Power(2019)

The views and thoughts of Canadian writer Margaret Atwood have never been more relevant than today. Readers turn to her work for answers as they confront the rise of authoritarian leaders, deal with increasingly intrusive technologies, and discuss climate change. Her books are useful as survival tools for hard times. But few know her private life. Who is the woman behind the stories? How does she always seem to know what is coming?

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