Bill Mason

Bill Mason Trailers

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Canadian naturalist, author, artist, filmmaker, and conservationist, noted primarily for his popular canoeing books, films, and art as well as his documentaries on wolves.

Most Popular Bill Mason Trailers

Total trailers found: 19

Face of the Earth Trailer (1975)

01 January 1975

Face of the Earth explores the origin of our planet's outer layer, the why-and-how of its mobility. Through the use of well-designed diagrams, the earth's cyclical activity is clearly explained.

Wolf Pack Trailer (1974)

01 January 1974

This nature film closely observes wolves through late winter into early spring. Wolf Pack shows this creature’s character, behaviour and life cycle.

The Rise and Fall of the Great Lakes Trailer (1968)

01 January 1968

A lesson in geography, which concludes that although the Great Lakes have had their ups and downs, nothing has been harder to take than what humans have done to them lately.

Waterwalker Trailer (1984)

25 August 1984

Naturalist Bill Mason on his journey by canoe into the Ontario wilderness. The filmmaker and artist begins on Lake Superior, then explores winding and sometimes tortuous river waters to the meadowlands of the river's source.

The Land That Devours Ships Trailer (1984)

01 January 1984

For almost a century and a half, Her Majesty's Ship Breadalbane lay wrecked and forgotten under the Arctic ice.

Path of the Paddle: Solo Whitewater Trailer (1977)

01 January 1977

This short film from canoeist Bill Mason explains clearly how to locate a deep water channel by reading the rapids and how to apply paddling strokes and manoeuvres to steer the canoe where you want it to go.

Air Parade Trailer (1951)

01 January 1951

A brief history of British aviation and the development of both civil and military aircraft. Made for the Festival of Britain.

Path of the Paddle: Doubles Basic Trailer (1977)

01 January 1977

This short film from canoeist Bill Mason demonstrates the basic doubles paddling strokes and how to apply them in various combinations.

Pukaskwa National Park Trailer (1983)

01 January 1983

This short documentary by Bill Mason explores Pukaskwa National Park on Lake Superior, providing a background of the park's geological past and plant life.

Path of the Paddle: Doubles Whitewater Trailer (1977)

01 January 1977

This short film from canoeist Bill Mason shows how to read the rapids and plan a course and follow it, with complete control of the boat, using the basic paddling strokes.

Cry of the Wild Trailer (1973)

16 May 1973

Bill Mason imparts his affection for the big northern timber wolves and the pure-white Arctic wolves.

Death of a Legend Trailer (1971)

05 October 1971

This documentary film is about wolves and the negative myths surrounding the animal. Exceptional footage portrays the wolf's life cycle and the social organization of the pack, as well as film of caribou, moose, deer and buffalo.

Song of the Paddle Trailer (1978)

01 January 1978

Join outdoorsman Bill Mason in this short documentary as he and his family go canoe camping in the wilderness.

In Search of the Bowhead Whale Trailer (1974)

01 May 1974

This adventure film features Scott McVay, an authority on whales, and filmmaker Bill Mason. The objective was to film the bowhead, a magnificent inhabitant of the cold Arctic seas brought to the edge of extinction by overfishing.

Path of the Paddle: Solo Basic Trailer (1977)

01 January 1977

This short film from canoeist Bill Mason illustrates the joy and poetry of paddling solo. All the basic strokes used to control the canoe are rendered with perfect clarity through animated lines.

Blake Trailer (1969)

01 January 1969

An eccentric history buff lives in a cabin in the woods but spends most of his time flying his biplane.

Paddle to the Sea Trailer (1966)

01 February 1966

A boy's carved boat travels through the Canadian wilderness until it reaches the ocean.

Le Mans 1952 Trailer (1952)

01 January 1952

A BAFTA award nominated documentary showing highlights from the Le Mans 24 hour race won by Mercedes-Benz.

The Dutch T.T. 1954 Trailer (1954)

29 June 1954

The iconic 1954 Dutch TT, where the legendary English rider Geoff Duke stole the show with a historic victory in the 500cc category on an Italian machine.