The Pacifist Who Went to War
This documentary is the story of two Mennonite brothers from Manitoba who were forced to make a decision in 1939, as Canada joined World War II. In the face of 400 years of pacifist tradition, should they now go to war? Ted became a conscientious objector while his brother went into military service. Fifty years later, the town of Winkler dedicates its first war memorial and John begins to share his war experiences with Ted.
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The Pacifist Who Went to War
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 1, 2002
Runtime
0h 52m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
The Pacifist Who Went to War
Production Companies
ONF | NFB
Director
David Neufeld
Budget
$141,187
Description
This documentary is the story of two Mennonite brothers from Manitoba who were forced to make a decision in 1939, as Canada joined World War II. In the face of 400 years of pacifist tradition, should they now go to war? Ted became a conscientious objector while his brother went into military service. Fifty years later, the town of Winkler dedicates its first war memorial and John begins to share his war experiences with Ted.
