Alden Nowlan: An Introduction
Jan 01, 1984 · 29m
Director
Jon PedersenOverview
This short documentary introduces us to Alden Nowlan, winner of Canada’s 1967 Governor General’s Award for poetry. His empathy for ordinary people was evident in his work as a poet, journalist, short-story writer, novelist and playwright. Nowlan’s writing is admired far beyond his native Maritimes, but he never forgot his roots, which he drew on for inspiration. This film, shot just before his death in 1983, records him reminiscing and reading from his work.
Cast of Alden Nowlan: An Introduction
Crew of Alden Nowlan: An Introduction
About Alden Nowlan: An Introduction
What is Alden Nowlan: An Introduction about?
This short documentary introduces us to Alden Nowlan, winner of Canada’s 1967 Governor General’s Award for poetry. His empathy for ordinary people was evident in his work as a poet, journalist, short-story writer, novelist and playwright. Nowlan’s writing is admired far beyond his native Maritimes, but he never forgot his roots, which he drew on for inspiration. This film, shot just before his…
When was Alden Nowlan: An Introduction released?
Alden Nowlan: An Introduction was released on January 1, 1984.
How long is Alden Nowlan: An Introduction?
Alden Nowlan: An Introduction runs 29 minutes.
Who directed Alden Nowlan: An Introduction?
Alden Nowlan: An Introduction was directed by Jon Pedersen.
Who is in the cast of Alden Nowlan: An Introduction?
The cast of Alden Nowlan: An Introduction includes Alden Nowlan (Self).