Reaction: A Portrait of a Society in Crisis

Reaction: A Portrait of a Society in Crisis

This feature documentary gives voice to various English-speaking groups in Montréal and other places in Québec as they react to the October Crisis of 1970, when Québec nationalism took a violent turn. A British diplomat had been kidnapped, a Québec cabinet minister murdered. The troops were brought in as a safeguard. This film is a vigorous reflection of the discussions and analyses of the situation that went on wherever people gathered, voicing attitudes and fears, sympathies and concerns.

Release Date

January 1, 1973

Status

Released

Original Title

Reaction: A Portrait of a Society in Crisis

Runtime

58min

Budget

Revenue

Language

English

Production Companies

ONF | NFB