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.
Genre: Documentary, War, History
Stars: Noel Burton, Alan Doyle, Rhiannon Morgan, Michelle Rex, Guy Sprung
Crew: Mark Ellam (Director of Photography), Natalie Dubois (Producer), Brian McKenna (Director), Barbara Doran (Executive Producer), Susan Shanks (Editor), Arnie Gelbart (Executive Producer)
Country: Canada
Language: English
Studio: Galafilm, Morag Loves Company
Runtime: 90 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Jun 30, 2016
IMDb: 10
