The Pacifist Who Went to War

This documentary is the story of two Mennonite brothers from Manitoba who were forced to make a decision in 1939, as Canada joined World War II. In the face of 400 years of pacifist tradition, should they now go to war? Ted became a conscientious objector while his brother went into military service. Fifty years later, the town of Winkler dedicates its first war memorial and John begins to share his war experiences with Ted.

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Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
52 mins
Status
Finished
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Type
Movie
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
52 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
Jan 1, 2002
Season
2002
Average Score
90%
Mean Score
90%
Ratings
1
Popularity
1
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0
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0
Producers
ONF | NFB
Genres
Documentary
Country
CA

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This documentary is the story of two Mennonite brothers from Manitoba who were forced to make a decision in 1939, as Canada joined World War II. In the face of 400 years of pacifist tradition, should they now go to war? Ted became a conscientious objector while his brother went into military service. Fifty years later, the town of Winkler dedicates its first war memorial and John begins to share his war experiences with Ted.

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Japanese

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