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Digital Archives | Aug 5, 1984 | 18:00
NFB's Norman McLaren reflects on his life and career
A look back at the life of Canada's most honoured film genius.
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Credit: Barbarian Invasions: Cinémaginaire Inc.
Nomination footage: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
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Credit: "Working Girl," 20th Century Fox.
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Aug 5, 1984 | 18:00Digital Archives NFB's Norman McLaren reflects on his life and career AudioDigital Archives NFB's Norman McLaren reflects on his life and career Aug 5, 1984 | 18:00A look back at the life of Canada's most honoured film genius.
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NFB footage courtesy of National Film Board of Canada.
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