Scoggie

Scoggie

26 mins | Documentary | Jan. 1, 1975

This short documentary profiles 27-year-old Scoggie Watson, a Cape Breton stalwart who clings to the things he cherishes most: the waters of Lake Bras d'Or, his hand-built sailboat, his freedom, and the friends who stayed in Cape Breton instead of leaving for the big cities.

Scoggie

26 mins | Documentary | Jan. 1, 1975

Scoggie
This short documentary profiles 27-year-old Scoggie Watson, a Cape Breton stalwart who clings to the things he cherishes most: the waters of Lake Bras d'Or, his hand-built sailboat, his freedom, and the friends who stayed in Cape Breton instead of leaving for the big cities.
Producers National Film Board of Canada
Original title Scoggie
Directors Cynthia Scott
Writers Donald Brittain

Cast

Scoggie Watson

as Self