In Search of the Last Good Man

In Search of the Last Good Man is a Canadian comedy-drama short film, directed by Peg Campbell and released in 1989.[1] Cowritten with Peggy Thompson as a follow-up to their 1986 short film It's a Party!,[2] the film blends live action and animation to depict a group of women in a coffee shop talking about their relationships with men.[1]

In Search of the Last Good Man
Directed byPeg Campbell
Written byPeggy Thompson
Peg Campbell
Produced byPeggy Thompson
Peg Campbell
Distributed byCanadian Filmmakers Distribution Centre
Release date
  • 1989 (1989)
Running time
10 minutes
CountryCanada
LanguageEnglish

Campbell described the film as "an experiment in camera movement, using a dolly to create a constant sense of swooping movement."[3]

The film won the Genie Award for Best Live Action Short Drama at the 11th Genie Awards.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Video festival is giving a voice to women artists". Calgary Herald, November 26, 1989.
  2. ^ "Few writers meet Telefilm standards". The Globe and Mail, August 17, 1990.
  3. ^ "Keeping an eye on the dark side". The Globe and Mail, December 1, 1990.
  4. ^ "Jesus of Montreal in near sweep: Vancouver actress wins a Genie award". Vancouver Sun, March 21, 1990.
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