Watch Newfoundland at Armageddon (2016) : Movie Without Downloading 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. | ||
Release Date | : | Jun 30, 2016 |
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Genres | : | Documentary, War, History |
Production Company | : | Galafilm, Morag Loves Company |
Production Countries | : | Canada |
Casts | : | Noel Burton, Alan Doyle, Rhiannon Morgan, Michelle Rex, Guy Sprung |
Plot Keywords | : | world war i, newfoundland and labrador, war, battle of the somme, the great war, beaumont hamel |
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