First Journey, Fort William
Jan 01, 1987 · 23m
Director
Joan HensonOverview
Set in 1815, this is the dramatic story of a child of the fur trade, son of a Native mother and a Scottish-Canadian fur trader. John Mackenzie's father is a wintering partner of the Montréal-based North West Company, which was for decades the wealthiest merchant enterprise in North America. To mark his entry into adulthood, twelve-year-old John is travelling for the first time to Fort William, the Company's lavish winter headquarters by Lake Superior. In following his journey, the film reveals the complex network of people--Scottish, French and Native Canadian--that made up fur-trading society and gave a unique flavor to the opening up of Canada's northwest.
Cast of First Journey, Fort William
Crew of First Journey, Fort William
Joan HensonDirector- Bill BrindProducer
Barrie HowellsExecutive Producer- Chris CrillyOriginal Music Composer
- David De VolpiDirector of Photography
- Judith MerrittEditor
- Donald CohenSound Recordist
- Jackie NewellSound Editor
- Hamish MooreMusician
- Charles ThériaultElectrician
- Audrey BeuzetElectrician
- Yves GendronSound Recordist
- Helen HenshawProduction Manager
- Robert SpenceAdministration
- Julian OlsonMusic Editor
- Rose HutchinsonAdministration
About First Journey, Fort William
What is First Journey, Fort William about?
Set in 1815, this is the dramatic story of a child of the fur trade, son of a Native mother and a Scottish-Canadian fur trader. John Mackenzie's father is a wintering partner of the Montréal-based North West Company, which was for decades the wealthiest merchant enterprise in North America. To mark his entry into adulthood, twelve-year-old John is travelling for the first time to Fort William…
When was First Journey, Fort William released?
First Journey, Fort William was released on January 1, 1987.
How long is First Journey, Fort William?
First Journey, Fort William runs 23 minutes.
Who directed First Journey, Fort William?
First Journey, Fort William was directed by Joan Henson.
Who is in the cast of First Journey, Fort William?
The cast of First Journey, Fort William includes Bobby Kitchkeesic (John Mackenzie), Daniel McGoey (Father), Cheryl Kylander (Mother), Denis Malette (Bissonnette) and James Hughes (Mr. McLeod).