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201727 minGdoc-short

music-history indigenous-histories

Every Saturday Night

201727 minGdoc-short

In Alberta's Drumheller area, The Badlanders band showcases their music and local culture in a short film.

music-history indigenous-histories

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Channel: NFB

Every Saturday Night

2017• 27 minG

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In Alberta's Drumheller area, The Badlanders band showcases their music and local culture in a short film.

Synopsis

The Badlanders, a band from the Drumheller area of Alberta, showcases the vibrant music scene of rural Canada in "Every Saturday Night." Directed by Tom Radford in 1973, this 27-minute documentary short highlights the band's performances and the cultural significance of their music within the local community. Through their unique sound and engaging presence, The Badlanders reflect the spirit of Alberta's musical heritage and the connections forged through live performances.

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