This Was the Time(1970)
This Was the Time Synopsis
When Masset, a Haida village in Haida Gwaii (formerly known as the Queen Charlotte Islands), held a potlatch, it seemed as if the past grandeur of the people had returned. This is a colourful recreation of Indigenous life that faded more than two generations ago when the great totems were toppled by the missionaries and the costly potlatch was forbidden by law. The film shows how one village lived again the old glory, with singing, dancing, feasting, and the raising of a towering totem as a lasting reminder of what once was.
This Was the Time (1970) is a documentary film directed by Eugene Boyko, released on January 1, 1970 with a runtime of 16m. It stars Robert Davidson, Reg Davidson, Robert Davidson Sr. and Florence Davidson. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Eugene Boyko
- Writers:
- Jacques Bensimon, Barbara Wilson
- Producers:
- Eugene Boyko, Bill Brind
- Cinematographer:
- Eugene Boyko
- Production:
- ONF | NFB
- Status:
- Released
This Was the Time Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Davidson
as Self (uncredited)
- Reg Davidson
Reg Davidson
as Self (uncredited)
- Robert Davidson Sr.
Robert Davidson Sr.
as Self (uncredited)
Florence Davidson
as Self (uncredited)
- James Carney
James Carney
as Narrator
Key crew
Directed by Eugene Boyko, written by Jacques Bensimon and Barbara Wilson, produced by Eugene Boyko and Bill Brind.
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This Was the Time Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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This Was the Time – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in This Was the Time?
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The main cast of This Was the Time (1970) includes Robert Davidson, Reg Davidson, Robert Davidson Sr., Florence Davidson and James Carney. The film was directed by Eugene Boyko. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was This Was the Time released?
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This Was the Time was released on January 1, 1970 and runs for 16m.
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This Was the Time (1970) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.