The Yorkton Short Film and Video Festival is giving a special thirtieth anniversary screening of the movie Who Has Seen the Wind.
Based on the book by the late W.O. Mitchell (RTA fans may remember him as Alexander Abraham in the first season episode “Quarantine at Alexander Abraham’s”), it tells the story of a young boy growing up on the Canadian prairie. In 1978, it won the Golden Reel Award at the Canadian Film Awards (the precursor to the Genies). To many, it is considered a Canadian classic. The film features several RTA/Anne alums–Patricia Hamilton; Cedric Smith; Gordon Pinsent (who guested in season five’s “Someone To Believe In”) and his wife, the late Charmion King; and Les Carlson (Mr. Lawson). It was directed by Allan King, who has also directed several of RTA’s episodes as well as the miniseries By Way of the Stars.
The screening is taking place now as I am writing this entry.
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