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- ↑ "European sales made by CBC". Calgary Herald , January 8, 1971.
- ↑ John Corry, "TV: 'NATURE OF THINGS,' DOCUMENTARY ON AFRICA". The New York Times , October 6, 1984.
- ↑ Maria Topalovich, And the Genie Goes To...: Celebrating 50 Years of the Canadian Film Awards. Stoddart Publishing, 2000. ISBN 0-7737-3238-1. pp. 89-91.
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