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- 1 2 Michael Reid, "Beautifully done but Digger's a downer". Victoria Times-Colonist , April 23, 1994.
- ↑ Lynne McNamara, "Rob Turner's plans come full circle now: He's set to direct a movie". The Province , September 4, 1992.
- 1 2 3 Michael Reid, "Here's Digger". Victoria Times-Colonist , April 23, 1994.
- 1 2 Peter Birnie, "Digger light, lovely but doesn't fly". Vancouver Sun , April 22, 1994.
- ↑ Lynne McNamara, "Digger opens film festival". The Province , September 17, 1993.
- ↑ "The Lotus Eaters strong contender at Genies". The Globe and Mail , December 11, 1993.
