Perspective

A groundbreaking Canadian anthology series blending documentary and dramatization, Perspective explored social issues, Canadian identity, and everyday life through a mix of real-life stories and fictional dramatizations. Hosted by Fred Davis and produced by the National Film Board of Canada, the series ran for three seasons on CBC Television between 1955 and 1958.

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Status	Ended
Original Name	Perspective
First Air Date	January 1, 1955
Last Air Date	January 1, 1958
Seasons	4
Episodes	50
Episode Runtime	0min
Language	English
Original Language	English
Production Countries	Canada
Production Companies	ONF \| NFB
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Western Brigade

This short dramatic film illustrates a cooperative program of fire protection that was carried out across Alberta in the late 1950s. It presents the problems inherent in a voluntary fire brigade, as well as the everyday heroes who step up and get the job done. The film is an entertaining look at how a crew that was once considered to be the joke of the town can evolve into the best fire brigade in the West!

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