A true story about the tragic explosion at Halifax Harbour, Canada, in the early hours of December 6, 1917.A true story about the tragic explosion at Halifax Harbour, Canada, in the early hours of December 6, 1917.A true story about the tragic explosion at Halifax Harbour, Canada, in the early hours of December 6, 1917.
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- 8 wins & 6 nominations
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- Trivia1,951 people were killed
- GoofsThe folding camera used for the family portrait is a type not made until the mid-30s. Nor in 1917 would there have been a self timer or a flash bulb. If the flash was supposed to have been done with flash powder(which was used at that time) it is unlikely an amateur would have it and it certainly could not have been set off by a self timer, even if one existed.
- Crazy creditsThis film is dedicated to the spirit and the memory of Constance "Connie" Bond Young August 9, 1911 - February 22, 2003
- ConnectionsFollowed by City of Ruins: The Halifax Explosion (2003)
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CBC robs us of the truth
The Halifax Explosion was a turning point in Canadian history. It shook a young country, but left it stronger, if not more sober.
The CBC's "Shattered City" uses fiction to tell the story of the Halifax Explosion. Some of the actors put in good performances, although many are stiff. My major grievance is with the use of fiction. The viewer is not able to discern truth from fantasy. In fact, at the film's conclusion, a short clip shows the actors explaining they had not ever learned anything about the Hfx Explosion. This may be true for many Canadians, as well as people in other countries. The story has little to teach us, because it fails to recognize the greatness of the real story.
The CBC's "Shattered City" uses fiction to tell the story of the Halifax Explosion. Some of the actors put in good performances, although many are stiff. My major grievance is with the use of fiction. The viewer is not able to discern truth from fantasy. In fact, at the film's conclusion, a short clip shows the actors explaining they had not ever learned anything about the Hfx Explosion. This may be true for many Canadians, as well as people in other countries. The story has little to teach us, because it fails to recognize the greatness of the real story.
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- Andréa
- Oct 27, 2003
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- Runtime2 hours 55 minutes
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- 1.78 : 1
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