Prologue
Jesse and Karen, a young couple trying to navigate the socio-political turmoil of the late 60s, find themselves pulled in opposite directions. Jesse, a passionate underground newspaper editor in Montreal, wants to radically change society in a way that leaves him completely at odds philosophically with his friend David, a spiritualist American draft-dodger. But when Karen develops an attraction to David, she chooses to stay with him in Montreal, while Jesse travels to the 1968 Democratic convention to witness history first-hand.
Perfectly capturing this iconic era through a brilliant blending of fiction and incredible documentary footage, this eye-opening classic was one of the first Canadian films to break out on the international festival circuit, garnering awards and critical acclaim.
Director
Robin Spry
A notable figure in the development of the English-Canadian film industry, Spry joined the National Film Board in 1964 and went on to direct many cinéma-vérité documentaries focusing on social issues, such as Flowers on a One-Way Street and Action: The October Crisis of 1970. His first feature was Prologue, which won a BAFTA and was the first Canadian film to be invited to the Venice Film Festival. His feature credits include One Man, Drying Up the Streets, Suzanne, and Keeping Track, among others.
Writer
Sherwood Forest
Cast
Gary Rader, John Robb, John Robb
Producers
Tom Daly, Robin Spry
Genre
Drama
Interests
Classics, History, Social Justice & Politics
Original Language
English
Canadian Distributor
National Film Board (NFB)
