“Village at the End of the Road” (2022) is a story of work, mobility, and family in the rural community of Bay de Verde, NL. This full-length documentary was produced by OTM co-investigator George Gmelch and directed by Dennis Lanson, with partial support from the On the Move Partnership.
“Set in Motion” (2021) was directed by Lian Morrison, with partial support from the On the Move Partnership. This documentary follows three women involved in the mobile workforce in Newfoundland and Labrador, and is part of CBC’s Absolutely Canadian series. Available on CBC Gem here.
“The Last Generation” (2020) is a film about the St. John’s Branch of the CN Pensioners’ Association. It tells the story of what it was like to work in CN’s varied transportation and communication services, which comprised telegraphy, rail, marine, trucking and buses. The narrators also describe what it felt like when CN closed down in Newfoundland and Labrador and the role the pensioners’ association has played since. This “last generation” supports ongoing connections among former CN workers and their spouses and upholds the memory of this important part of the province’s history. Featuring (in order of appearance): June Churchill King, Arthur King, David Boland, Victor Wiseman, Wayne Greenland, Captain Joe Prim, Graham Norman, Graham Hill, Harold Piercey, Gilbert Oakley, Stephen Best, William Penney. With a special appearance by J.P. Coady. Director: Sharon Roseman. Producers and Editors: Sharon Roseman and Lesley Butler. Associate Producer: Derek Norman. Camera and Sound Recording: Derek Norman and Lesley Butler. Research: Sharon Roseman and Lesley Butler, as part of the On the Move Partnership. Produced at Memorial University, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Film Unit, 2020, with support from SSHRC, InnovateNL and CFI. Copyright 2020 Sharon Roseman & Memorial University.
“Caring for those who care: the rewards, risks, and realities of providing mobile healthcare” (2019) was prepared by the On the Move Partnership Nova Scotia field component – lead researchers Sheri Price and Ivy Bourgeault. The video provides a better understanding of the experiences of mobile healthcare providers. Funding support from SSHRC, InnovateNL, CFI and Ivy Bourgeault CIHR Chair in Gender, Work and Health Human Resources Running time approx. 5 minutes.
“Making the Rounds: Ron Lee’s Lifetime of Service” (2019) is a story about a rich life of moving from place to place as part of work, including as a clergyman, teacher, and a CN train employee. It highlights the key role of various modes of transportation in the history of Newfoundland and Labrador. Featuring Ron Lee. Director: Sharon Roseman. Producers and Editors: Sharon Roseman and Lesley Butler. Associate Producer: Derek Norman. Camera and Sound Recording: Derek Norman, Lesley Butler, Sharon Roseman. Research: Sharon Roseman and Lesley Butler, as part of the On the Move Partnership. Produced at Memorial University, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Film Unit, 2019, with support from SSHRC, InnovateNL and CFI. Running time approx: 30 min.
“A Family on the Move” (2019) is a digital story exploring the impact of mobility on a family of mobile workers from New Harbour, NL where the husband, Aiden, works as a seaman on tankers, the wife, Zula, drives a long daily commute as a nurse, and their son, Andre, works on a Coast Guard vessel. Director / Producer: Martin Beirne; Co-producers George Gmelch and Derek Norman; Camera Ian McGuire; Researchers: George Gmelch and Diane Royal. Produced at Memorial University, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences 2019, with support from SSHRC, InnovateNL and CFI. Running time approx:
12 min.
“Stories Would Be Told: The Commuting Career of Kay Coxworthy” (2018) is a story about work-related commuting on the ferry between Bell Island and Portugal Cove, and the powerful role of place, community, and storytelling in commuters’ lives. Featuring Kay Coxworthy. Director: Sharon Roseman. Producers and Editors: Sharon Roseman and Lesley Butler. Associate Producer: Derek Norman. Camera and Sound Recording: Derek Norman, Sharon Roseman, Diane Royal. Research: Sharon Roseman, Diane Royal, and Lesley Butler, as part of the On the Move Partnership. Produced at Memorial University, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences 2018, with support from SSHRC, InnovateNL and CFI. Running time approx: 19 min.
“Working Away” (2018) is a story about a young father and husband who works at sea. Featuring Tommy Doyle. Director/Editor: Ian McGuire. Produced by: Dennis Lanson and George Gmelch. Research: George Gmelch as part of the On the Move Partnership. Produced at Memorial University, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences 2018, with support from SSHRC, InnovateNL and CFI. Running time approx: 6 min.
“Home and at Sea: A Newfoundland Story” (2018) is a story about one young Newfoundland family’s experience of family life when one partner and parent is away at sea for extended periods. Featuring Ryan and Lesley Gates. Producer and Editor: Maria Delgado. Co-producers: George Gmelch and Dennis Lanson. Camera: Dennis Lanson. Research: George Gmelch and Diane Royal, as part of the On the Move Partnership. Produced at Memorial University, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences 2018, with support from SSHRC, InnovateNL and CFI. Running time approx: 6 min.
“Living the Turnaround Life” (2018) is a story about one young couple’s experiences of family life when one half of the couple works away on a “2-weeks on, 1-week off” turnaround. Producers: Dennis Lanson and Ian McGuire; Co-producer/Editor: Sara Alghesheyan; Researchers: George Gmelch and Diane Royal; Research/Production Assistants: Andrew Lincoln and Jacqueline Cepeda; Associate Producer: Derek Norman. Produced at Memorial University, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences 2018, with support from SSHRC, InnovateNL and CFI. Running time approx: 6 min.
“Bob and Pauline’s Story” (2017) is a story about work-related mobility in rural Newfoundland. Producers: Andrew Lincoln and Jacqueline Cepeda. Camera: Dennis Lanson. Editor: Derek Norman. Research and interviews: George Gmelch and Diane Royal. Produced at Memorial University, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences 2017, with support from SSHRC, InnovateNL and CFI. Running time approx: 9 min.
