The National Scream
Synopsis
On June 27, at 7:01 p.m., a parliamentary employee named Elizabeth Bentham screamed after discovering the Canadian national beaver was missing from room B38.
Synopsis
Elizabeth Bentham stands at Parliament Hill on June 27, 2017, the moment her scream marks the beginning of a national crisis. The Canadian national beaver has vanished from room B38, prompting an investigation led by Sergeant Romeo Bilal of the RCMP. Over the next 20 days, Canadians react with shock and anger as the search unfolds. The film captures the cultural significance of the beaver and the unexpected unity it inspires among citizens, culminating in a public gathering one year later to celebrate its return.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- See how a missing beaver sparked a national investigation.
- Meet Elizabeth Bentham, the woman behind the famous scream.
- Find out what theories emerged about the beaver's disappearance.
Did You Know
- Elizabeth Bentham screamed at 7:09 p.m. on June 27, 2018.
- The RCMP assigned Sergeant Romeo Bilal to the investigation.
- The beaver's disappearance led to a national outcry across Canada.
- The investigation lasted for 20 days before the beaver was found.
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What time did Elizabeth Bentham scream?
Elizabeth Bentham screamed at exactly 7:09 p.m.
What was the Canadian national symbol that disappeared?
The Canadian national symbol that disappeared was the beaver.
Who was assigned to investigate the disappearance of the beaver?
Sergeant Romeo Bilal was assigned to investigate the disappearance of the beaver.
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