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200275 minPGdocumentary

ISO

200275 minPGdocumentary

Fewer than 1,000 people now live in Murdochville, a town that once had over 5,000 residents in 1970 after a copper mine was established.

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Fewer than 1,000 people now live in Murdochville, a town that once had over 5,000 residents in 1970 after a copper mine was established.

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Dominic Gagnon

Dominic Gagnondirector

Steve Francoeurcast

Auriane Sokoloskicast

Anne-Marie Hamelcast

Dominic Gagnon

Dominic Gagnoncast

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Murdochville, a town in Gaspésie, was established in 1950 after a significant copper deposit was found. By 1970, its population exceeded 5,000. Today, fewer than 1,000 residents remain following the mine's closure. The documentary contrasts the struggles of this community with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), which focuses on developing market-relevant standards. It addresses the challenges of unemployment and identity loss faced by the townspeople against the backdrop of an institution prioritizing efficiency and profit.

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