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- ↑ Gerald Pratley, A Century of Canadian Cinema. Lynx Images, 2003. ISBN 1-894073-21-5. p. 221.
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- ↑ "Atlantic Film Festival unveils lineup of films and events". The Daily Gleaner , August 29, 2002.
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- ↑ Sean Mott, "Film festival offers glimpse into Nova Scotia’s past". CTV Atlantic, January 26, 2025.
