Newfoundland at Armageddon
Newfoundland at Armageddon

Newfoundland at Armageddon (2016)

2016-06-30

(CA) •

Documentary,

War,

History

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Overview

On July 1st, 1916, the Newfoundland Regiment took part in a massive First World War offensive on the Somme, led by the British. At Beaumont Hamel the regiment was nearly wiped out, as only 110 of 780 soldiers survived the day. To commemorate its 100th anniversary, Brian McKenna’s documentary film tells the story of this epic tragedy. Using a technique that brings new meaning to reenactment, McKenna recruits descendants of soldiers who fought this battle, offering them a unique opportunity to relive the experience of their ancestors in trenches built specifically for the film.

Movie Cast

Newfoundland at Armageddon

Noel Burton

General Haig

Newfoundland at Armageddon

Alan Doyle

Narrator

Newfoundland at Armageddon

Rhiannon Morgan

Coleen

Newfoundland at Armageddon

Michelle Rex Bailey

Sarah

Newfoundland at Armageddon

Guy Sprung

Lieutenant General Hunter-Weston