Acquainted with the Night: Excursions through the World after Dark is a Canadian television documentary film directed by Michael McNamara, which was broadcast by Documentary in September 2010.[1] Adapted from the nonfiction book by Christopher Dewdney, the film explores various aspects of life at nighttime, both in human and wilderness environments.[1] Events depicted in the film include religious ceremonies, nighttime cultural events such as Nuit Blanche, intimate moments such as parents reading stories to their children at bedtime, philosophical musings on the effects of nighttime light pollution, and visuals of nocturnal animals.[1]
| Acquainted with the Night | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Documentary |
| Directed by | Michael McNamara |
| Country of origin | Canada |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Producers | Judy Holm Michael McNamara |
| Production company | Markham Street Films |
| Original release | |
| Network | documentary |
| Release | September 19, 2010 |
The film premiered on Documentary on September 19, 2010.[1] It subsequently received a theatrical screening at the 2010 Windsor International Film Festival.[2]
Awards
editMcNamara won the Gemini Award for Best Direction in a Documentary Program at the 26th Gemini Awards in 2011.[3] The film was also nominated for Best Science, Technology, Nature, Environment or Adventure Documentary Program and Best Picture Editing in a Documentary Program or Series (Roland Schlimme, Roderick Deogrades).[4]
References
edit- ^ a b c d Ted Shaw, "Documentary seeks answers after dark". Windsor Star, September 18, 2010.
- ^ Ted Shaw, "FilmFest loses Buj; WIFF vows show will go on -- record 31 screenings set for Windsor Nov. 4-7". Windsor Star, October 28, 2010.
- ^ "26th Annual Gemini Awards". Tribute, September 7, 2011.
- ^ Ted Shaw, "Local connection to Gemini nominations". Windsor Star, August 4, 2011.