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- Phil Corriveau
- Username: philc
- Location: Madison, WI
- Joined PRX: Jun 01, 2005
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- "A Map of The Sea"
- Summary: An award-winning documentary on the collapse of the Newfoundland cod fishery and its resounding effects on the local community.
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Review of A Map of The Sea
Phil Corriveau
Posted on July 02, 2006 at 02:40 PM
This is a delightful and sound rich piece of radio that is a joy to listen to. Producer Chris Brookes skillfully weaves music, sound, interviews and narration to tell his story. The story is about the transformation of a five-century culture based on the Newfoundland commercial fishing grounds, when the cod suddenly disappeared in 1992. The culture is evolving into a heritage tourism industry based on the memory of the fishing industry. Some communities have disappeared altogether; some have been transformed. It is a haunting and sometimes sad story that makes brilliant use of sound to help tell it. In one section, the sound of a foghorn segues beautifully into an a cappella vocal piece. The artful use of sound and interviews creates a mood which is very appropriate for this piece. I highly recommend it.