Lumsden

A short, plainspoken account of neighbours banding together against rising water, more stirring than dramatic.

Directed by

Peter Raymont

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Peter Raymont

Overview

Lumsden, Saskatchewan is a town of 850 citizens on a river called the Qu'Appelle. In the spring of 1974, the river doubled its volume and threatened to flood the town. The townspeople organized themselves and the whole province stood behind them. Lumsden is the story of an incredible battle against impossible odds.

How it feels

Earnest, tense and warm. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Survival, family, nature, loyalty

Content

No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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