Dennis Sawyer Movies

The magic island of Fogo, seen from the eyes of the kids and the reason why its inhabitants will never leave it.

A look at the relationships among the Fogo Island merchants and fishermen, and at the demoralizing effects welfare has on them.

This short film presents a discussion about the role of merchants on Fogo Island, and of the feasibility of cooperatives.

Individuals who have moved away from Fogo Island express their opinions on the life and problems of the Island.

A discussion about the effects of welfare on Fogo Island residents.

By using film as a means of communication, the people of Fogo Island, Newfoundland, voice some of their daily concerns. In this film, some of the...

This short documentary profiles the uniquely cloistered wildlife of Sable Island, known as the “Atlantic graveyard” due to its...

By using film as a catalyst for change, the people of Fogo Island, Newfoundland, voice some of their daily concerns. This film shows how one of the...

Two women discuss the roles and problems of women, education, and shopping on Fogo Island.

The Mercer family discusses the pressures that force the young people to leave Fogo Island and their families.

A discussion about Fogo Island fishing, with some criticisms of the longliners.

This film introduces the Fogo Island/Newfoundland Project series which is an experiment in how film can be a catalyst for social change by serving as...

Through the use of film as a means of communication, the people of Fogo Island, Newfoundland, voice some of their daily concerns. This film looks at...

A discussion of the problems and efficacy of a fishermen's cooperative.

In this short film, we witness two Fogo Island festivities: a Roman Catholic wedding in Joe Batts Arm South and a party with music and dancing in Joe...

A new system devised by Canadians whereby the dryout process in fuel bundles for a nuclear reactor can be completely checked, thereby preventing...

A film record, suitable for schools, of the war years of 1939 to 1945, showing major developments from the rise of Nazism in Germany to the first...

This film shows the exacting procedures used during the 1970 replacement of the calandria in the NRX nuclear reactor at Chalk River. Produced by the...

The Fogo Island Improvement Committee discusses the building of a speaking platform for the anticipated visit of the Newfoundland premier.

A rollicking Newfoundland party on Fogo Island.