Acadia Acadia?!? (1971): Cast

In the late 1960s, New Brunswick’s Université de Moncton became the epicenter of a new wave of Acadian nationalism, spurred by the province’s recent adoption of bilingualism and biculturalism. Though 40 % of New Brunswick’s residents spoke French, they had long been silenced. Student sit‑ins, protests against the legislature and clashes with police ignited a broader movement that quickly rallied the majority of Acadians. The documentary follows these behind‑the‑scenes actions, highlighting the students’ resolve and documenting the cultural rebirth of a people.

• MB Co-director Michel Brault
• PP Co-director Pierre Perrault

• MB Michel Blanchard as themselves
• BG Bernard Gauvin as themselves
• ID Irène Doiron as themselves
• RB Régis Brown as themselves

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