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Finding Mary March

August 31, 1988 1h 40m

Originally released in 1988. Finding Mary March is a drama/history film. directed by Ken Pittman.

Starring Rick Boland, Jacinta Cormier, and John Budden

Synopsis

This film discusses the search for the last remains of Demasduit (Mary March), one of the last of the Indigenous Beothuk people, set in the Red Indian Lake area of Central Newfoundland. A young girl, Bernadette Buchans, believes that she is related to Mary March. Throughout the whole film, Bernadette and her father Ted are searching for the grave of her mother. An archaeologist/ photographer, Nancy George, accompanies them and she also believes that she has family connections to the Beothuks.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 31, 1988 37 years ago
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Runtime 1h 40m 100 minutes total
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Budget $987K Production budget
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Language English Original language
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Country Canada Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$987,000

Production Companies

  • NIFCO

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Finding Mary March about?

This film discusses the search for the last remains of Demasduit (Mary March), one of the last of the Indigenous Beothuk people, set in the Red Indian Lake area of Central Newfoundland. A young gir...

Who directed Finding Mary March?

Finding Mary March was directed by Ken Pittman.

How long is Finding Mary March?

Finding Mary March has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).

When was Finding Mary March released?

Finding Mary March was released on August 31, 1988 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Finding Mary March?

The main cast of Finding Mary March includes Rick Boland, Jacinta Cormier, John Budden, Yvon Joe, Austin Davis.