''NFB Film Can'' is a

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film anthology television series which was broadcast on

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in 1979.

Premise

Various

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short films were presented in this series geared towards young audiences. Some titles included "The Sand Castle" ( Co Hoedeman), "Soap Box Derby" (André Melançon director) and "The Ride" (

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director). Animated works were also seen during the series.

Scheduling

The half-hour series was broadcast on Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m. (Eastern) from 4 April to 5 September 1979.

External links

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