Montreal – The documentary series North Star by Patrick Bossé, an inspiring portrait of Quebec-born Innu astrophysicist Laurie Rousseau-Nepton, will have its world premiere on nfb.ca on August 21 and screen free of charge thereafter, accompanied by an NFB channel highlighting women in STEM. The NFB will also be celebrating Public Service Pride Week with an online short film festival, among other activities. To date, nfb.ca offers more than …
Docu-series North Star, directed by Patrick Bossé, launching Aug 21 on nfb.ca
Montreal – The documentary series North Star by Patrick Bossé, streaming free of charge beginning August 21 on nfb.ca, immerses viewers in the remarkable daily life of Laurie Rousseau-Nepton, a young, Quebec-born Innu astrophysicist who’s leading a massive research project at the prestigious Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope. Breathtaking images captured in locations ranging from Ashuapmushuan Wildlife Reserve to Wendake, Mont-Mégantic and Hawaii help to chronicle her …