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Legends of Magdalen

Documentary about the myths and legends surrounding the remote Magdalen Islands in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, and how three generations of one Madelinot family assume the task of researching hundreds of sunken ship disasters.

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Video - Legends of MagdalenAug 3, 2013 | 45:17Video Legends of Magdalen Video
Video Legends of Magdalen Aug 3, 2013 | 45:17Documentary about the myths and legends surrounding the remote Magdalen Islands in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, and how three generations of one Madelinot family assume the task of researching hundreds of sunken ship disasters.
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