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Should he choose to stay boss of his own boat and hope for better catches, or seek a job in commercial fishing, trading independence for a more certain income? This film is about the choice that faces many of Canada's east-coast fishermen.

1959, 21 min 43 s

Les Pêcheurs

NFB Shoots East - Volume 1

First Prize - Category: Documentary
South African International Film Festival
May 23 to 28 1960, Bloemfontein - South-Africa

Chris Certificate
International Film and Video Festival
May 4 to 5 1960, Columbus - USA

Third Prize - Bronze Ear of Grain
International Agricultural Film Competition
January 29 to February 7 1960, Berlin - Germany