A documentary about the self-taught painter William Kurelek, told through his paintings. There are scenes of village life in the Ukraine and the early days of struggle on a prairie homestead and the growing comfort of family life. In Ontario, Kurelek paints the present life of Canada with the same pleasure he painted the old.
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William Pettigrew Director · William Kurelek Writer John Sims Writer
First release January 1, 1967 · Produced in Canada
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ONF | NFB
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Canada
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English
Release dates
Canada · January 1, 1967
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