Path of the Paddle: Solo Basic
1977•28m•9.0•Released
Documentary
This short film from canoeist Bill Mason illustrates the joy and poetry of paddling solo. All the basic strokes used to control the canoe are rendered with perfect clarity through animated lines. Part of 'Path of the Paddle: Quiet Water', in Bill Mason's Path of the Paddle Series.
Director
Bill Mason
Writer
Bill Mason
Languages
English
Studio
ONF | NFB
Cast
Bill Mason
Himself
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