Bill Mason

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Bill Mason

Born January 1, 1929 · Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Died October 29, 1988 · aged 59

Canadian naturalist, author, artist, filmmaker, and conservationist, noted primarily for his popular canoeing books, films, and art as well as his documentaries on wolves.

Known For

Song of the PaddleSong of the Paddle · 1978
Song of the Paddle
10.01978
MovieComedyRomance
Join outdoorsman Bill Mason in this short documentary as he and his family go canoe camping in the wilderness. Gain an appreciation for the art of canoeing while watching a small group experience the sheer joy and beauty of Nature. Along the way, the Masons experience countless adventures and some breathtaking scenery, including Indian rock carvings at Lake Superior.
Wolf PackWolf Pack · 1974
Wolf Pack
7.51974
MovieDocumentary
This nature film closely observes wolves through late winter into early spring. Wolf Pack shows this creature’s character, behaviour and life cycle. What emerges is a portrait of the wolf as a disciplined hunter, respected leader and committed parent.
BlakeBlake · 1969
Blake
6.31969
MovieDocumentary
An eccentric history buff lives in a cabin in the woods but spends most of his time flying his biplane.
The Land That Devours ShipsThe Land That Devours Ships · 1984
The Land That Devours Ships
8.01984
MovieDocumentary
For almost a century and a half, Her Majesty's Ship Breadalbane lay wrecked and forgotten under the Arctic ice. In the spring of 1983, noted undersea explorer Dr. Joseph MacInnis led a team of twenty men on one of the most difficult, dangerous and unforgettable undersea adventures of the century--to put a diver on board the sunken vessel and recover some artifacts. This film, introduced by H.R.H. Prince Charles, provides a stunning visual account of this historic expedition.
WaterwalkerWaterwalker · 1984
Waterwalker
8.31984
MovieDocumentary
Naturalist Bill Mason on his journey by canoe into the Ontario wilderness. The filmmaker and artist begins on Lake Superior, then explores winding and sometimes tortuous river waters to the meadowlands of the river's source. Along the way, Mason paints scenes that capture his attention and muses about his love of the canoe, his artwork and his own sense of the land. Mason also uses the film as a commentary on the link between God and nature and the vast array of beautiful canvases God created for him to paint. Features breathtaking visuals and exciting whitewater footage, with a musical score by Bruce Cockburn.
Paddle to the SeaPaddle to the Sea · 1966
Paddle to the Sea
7.01966
MovieDocumentary
A boy's carved boat travels through the Canadian wilderness until it reaches the ocean.
Death of a LegendDeath of a Legend · 1971
Death of a Legend
7.51971
MovieDocumentary
This documentary film is about wolves and the negative myths surrounding the animal. Exceptional footage portrays the wolf's life cycle and the social organization of the pack, as well as film of caribou, moose, deer and buffalo.
In Search of the Bowhead WhaleIn Search of the Bowhead Whale · 1974
In Search of the Bowhead Whale
9.01974
MovieDocumentary
This adventure film features Scott McVay, an authority on whales, and filmmaker Bill Mason. The objective was to film the bowhead, a magnificent inhabitant of the cold Arctic seas brought to the edge of extinction by overfishing. With helicopter and Inuit guide, aqualungs and underwater cameras, the expedition searches out and meets the bowhead and beluga.

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