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The ecstasy of Rita Joe

Title
The ecstasy of Rita Joe [videorecording] / a CBC Winnipeg production ; presented by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation ; produced and directed by Don S. Williams ; based on the play by George Ryga ; choreography and direction by Norbert Vesak ; music composed and sung by Ann Mortifee.
Publication
Canada : Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, c1974.

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Additional Authors
  • De Gorritz, Ana Maria
  • Aiello, Salvatore
  • Kayan, Neal.
  • Vesak, Norbert
  • Mortifee, Ann, 1947-
  • Williams, Don S., 1938-
  • Beaton, Willie.
  • Royal Winnipeg Ballet.
  • Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
  • DHCA.
Description
1 videocassette (55 min.) : sd., col. NTSC; 1/2 in. (VHS)
Uniform Title
Ecstasy of Rita Joe (Choreographic work : Vesak)
Genre/Form
  • Dance.
  • Video.
Note
  • Program followed by ca. 4 min. of previews.
Credits (note)
  • Originally commissioned by the Manitoba Indian Brotherhood ; "Sleepless hours" composed by Willie Dunn ; words, George Ryga ; set, Willie Beaton ; cinematography, Don Hunter, assisted by James Worobec ; lighting, Bob Hawley, Moe Smith.
Performer (note)
  • Ana Maria de Gorriz (Rita Joe) ; Salvatore Aiello (Jamie Paul) ; with Chief Dan George (the father) ; Peter Howarth (the magistrate) ; Trish Wilson, Terry Thomas, Kathleen Duffy, Richard Gibbs, Eric Horenstein, James Mercer, Mary Neill, Victoria Pulkkinen, Frank Garoutte, Jane Thelen, David Hough, Patti Ross, Bill Lark.
Event (note)
  • Recorded on April 26, 1974. Telecast on the series Musicamera on November 20, 1974.
Call Number
*MGZIA 4-3425
OCLC
NYPY99-F653
Title
The ecstasy of Rita Joe [videorecording] / a CBC Winnipeg production ; presented by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation ; produced and directed by Don S. Williams ; based on the play by George Ryga ; choreography and direction by Norbert Vesak ; music composed and sung by Ann Mortifee.
Imprint
Canada : Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, c1974.
Country of Producing Entity
Canada.
Event
Recorded on April 26, 1974. Telecast on the series Musicamera on November 20, 1974.
Credits
Originally commissioned by the Manitoba Indian Brotherhood ; "Sleepless hours" composed by Willie Dunn ; words, George Ryga ; set, Willie Beaton ; cinematography, Don Hunter, assisted by James Worobec ; lighting, Bob Hawley, Moe Smith.
Performer
Performed by the Royal Winnipeg Ballet.
Cast
Ana Maria de Gorriz (Rita Joe) ; Salvatore Aiello (Jamie Paul) ; with Chief Dan George (the father) ; Peter Howarth (the magistrate) ; Trish Wilson, Terry Thomas, Kathleen Duffy, Richard Gibbs, Eric Horenstein, James Mercer, Mary Neill, Victoria Pulkkinen, Frank Garoutte, Jane Thelen, David Hough, Patti Ross, Bill Lark.
Performer
Conductor: Neal Kayan.
Local Subject
Drama and dance.
Videodance.
Added Author
De Gorritz, Ana Maria, dancer.
Aiello, Salvatore, dancer.
Kayan, Neal. Conductor
Vesak, Norbert, choreographer.
Mortifee, Ann, 1947- Composer. Singer
Williams, Don S., 1938- Producer. Director
Beaton, Willie. Designer
Royal Winnipeg Ballet.
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
DHCA.
Added Title
Ecstasy of Rita Joe (Choreographic work : Vesak)
Research Call Number
*MGZIA 4-3425
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