Alias Will James
1988
1 h 23 min
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This feature-length documentary tells the incredible story of Ernest Dufault, a.k.a. Will James, a French-Canadian man who became one of the most legendary cowboys of the American West. For over 30 years, as he went from cattle rustler to ex-convict, he managed to keep his secret. And when he took up the pen, he became a Hollywood legend. Watch this compelling exploration of the powerful attraction the West still holds for young adventurers.
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This feature-length documentary tells the incredible story of Ernest Dufault, a.k.a. Will James, a French-Canadian man who became one of the most legendary cowboys of the American West. For over 30 years, as he went from cattle rustler to ex-convict, he managed to keep his secret. And when he took up the pen, he became a Hollywood legend. Watch this compelling exploration of the powerful attraction the West still holds for young adventurers.
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réalisateurJacques Godbout
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scénarioJacques Godbout
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producteurÉric Michel
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photographieJean-Pierre Lachapelle
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caméra d'animationRaymond Dumas
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sonRichard BesseDiane Carrière
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montageMonique Fortier
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voixJean-Guy Moreau
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ré-enregistrementHans Peter Strobl
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musiqueRobert M. LepageIan Tyson
Éducation
Âge 14 à 17 ans
Domaine des arts - Arts visuels
Géographie - Territoire: agricole
Langues - Anglais, langue seconde
Sciences humaines - Histoire sociale
Ce documentaire nous ouvre la porte d'un univers fascinant : les cowboys et le rodéo. En classe d'anglais, vous pourrez lire les livres de Will James, racontant des histoires de chevaux et de cowboys. En arts plastiques, les dessins de cet artiste spécialiste des chevaux sauront inspirer les élèves. En géographie, le film présente bien les paysages ainsi que la faune et la flore de l'Ouest américain et des Prairies canadiennes.
