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Regarding Our Father

Gerald S. Doyle was Newfoundland’s first collector of folksongs. He was also a remarkable salesman, a patriot, and an avid filmmaker. In this documentary, two of his children delve into his film archives to create a compelling portrait of a farsighted man and a rich period in Newfoundland history.

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"Regarding Our Father" Available on DVD!

Posted on Wednesday 11th of May 2011.

Rink Rat Productions is pleased to announce that our new documentary "Regarding Our Father" is now available on DVD.

The film tells the story of Gerald S. Doyle, folksong collector and founder of The Doyle Bulletin, and features the stunning colour film footage that he shot in the outports as he travelled coastal Newfoundland and Labrador in the 1930s, 40s and 50s.

The documentary aired on CBC Television in August, was screened at the Atlantic Film Festival in Halifax in September, and was the closing night feature at the St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival in October.

The DVD is available at Fred’s Record’s (198 Duckworth Street) and Theatre Pharmacy (78 Queens Road) in St. John’s, and on-line from www.shopdownhome.com.

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