A Sigh and a Wish: Helen Creighton's Maritimes (2001)
Plot — What is A Sigh and a Wish: Helen Creighton's Maritimes about?
A Sigh and a Wish tells the story of pioneer folklorist Helen Creighton and of the enduring appeal of her remarkable collections of song and story. Creighton helped define Maritime culture as we know it. Thanks to her, folk songs moved out of the kitchens and the fishing boats and into the mainstream. Top contemporary Maritime musicians - talents like Mary Jane Lamond and Lennie Gallant - describe how deeply they have been influenced by Creighton. For 60 years, Creighton sought out ghost stories, superstitions and tales of buried treasure, as well as songs handed down from generation to generation: fishing songs, work songs, love songs. Timeless songs. A Sigh and a Wish is a moving tribute to the genius of a self-taught folklorist and to the continuing strength of the deep oral traditions she helped preserve. But it also raises important questions. Does Creighton's collection truly reflect Maritime culture, or is it tinged by her own upper-middle-class assumptions?
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| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2001 |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 74 min |
A Sigh and a Wish: Helen Creighton's Maritimes — FAQ
Is A Sigh and a Wish: Helen Creighton's Maritimes worth watching? A Sigh and a Wish tells the story of pioneer folklorist Helen Creighton and of the enduring appeal of her remarkable collections of song and story. Creighton helped define Maritime culture as we know it. Thanks to her, f
Who directed A Sigh and a Wish: Helen Creighton's Maritimes? Directed by Donna Davies.
Who is in the cast of A Sigh and a Wish: Helen Creighton's Maritimes? It stars Odile Boyd, Clary Croft, Teresa Doyle, Lennie Gallant, Mary Jane Lamond, Ashley MacIsaac and more.
Where can I stream A Sigh and a Wish: Helen Creighton's Maritimes? Streaming availability for A Sigh and a Wish: Helen Creighton's Maritimes is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did A Sigh and a Wish: Helen Creighton's Maritimes release? It released in 2001.