Newfoundland at Armageddon (2016)

Directed by Brian McKenna1h 30mDocumentary,War,History

On July 1st, 1916, the Newfoundland Regiment took part in a massive First World War offensive on the Somme, led by the British. At Beaumont Hamel the regiment was nearly wiped out, as only 110 of 780 soldiers survived the day. To commemorate its 100th anniversary, Brian McKenna’s documentary film tells the story of this epic tragedy. Using a technique that brings new meaning to reenactment, McKenna recruits descendants of soldiers who fought this battle, offering them a unique opportunity to relive the experience of their ancestors in trenches built specifically for the film.

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2016
Country
CA
Language
English
Release date
30 June 2016
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Noel Burton
Noel Burton
General Haig
Alan Doyle
Alan Doyle
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Rhiannon Morgan
Rhiannon Morgan
Coleen
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Michelle Rex Bailey
Sarah
Guy Sprung
Guy Sprung
Lieutenant General Hunter-Weston

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