West Wind

Directed by Graham McInnes · Starring Allan McFee · 1944

A tour of the northern Ontario landscapes that inspired painter Tom Thomson, tracing his short career with tributes from fellow artists.

See Canada's wilderness through the eyes of the painter who defined how the country pictured it.

This short documentary features a visual tour of legendary Canadian painter Tom Thomson's favourite natural landscapes. The film traces Thomson's career, which began in Toronto, where he worked as a commercial artist. La

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