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Scoggie

Cynthia Scott · Canada · Documentary · 26 min · 6.1K views

Directed by Cynthia Scott · Starring Scoggie Watson · 1975

A portrait of 27-year-old Scoggie Watson, who stays devoted to Cape Breton, his hand-built sailboat and the friends who never left the island.

A warm 1970s NFB portrait of a young man who chose his island over the city.

This short documentary by Oscar®-winner Cynthia Scott (Flamenco at 5:15) profiles 27-year-old Scoggie Watson, a Cape Breton stalwart who clings to the things he cherishes most: the waters of Lake Bras d'Or, his hand-buil

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