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201728 minPGdocumentary

Notable People Entrepreneurship

Catskinner Keen

201728 minPGdocumentary

Bob Keen, a self-made millionaire in the Pacific Northwest, is portrayed through interviews and archival footage that highlight his entrepreneurial impact on the community.

Notable People Entrepreneurship

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Channel: NFB

Catskinner Keen

2017• 28 minPG

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Bob Keen, a self-made millionaire in the Pacific Northwest, is portrayed through interviews and archival footage that highlight his entrepreneurial impact on the community.

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Bob Keen, a self-made millionaire from the Pacific Northwest, significantly influenced the region's economy and community through his entrepreneurial ventures. Directed by Donald Brittain in 1973, "Catskinner Keen" examines Keen's life, tracing his rise from modest beginnings to becoming a local icon. The documentary features interviews and archival footage that highlight the challenges and successes that defined his career, showcasing his innovative spirit and lasting impact on the Pacific Northwest's business landscape.

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