The Squamish Five is a Canadian docudrama television film, directed by Paul Donovan and broadcast by CBC Television in 1988.Gary Toushek, "An idealist lost in the urban guerrillas' jungle". The Globe and Mail, November 5, 1988. The film dramatizes the story of the Squamish Five, the Canadian activist group responsible for the Litton Industries bombing of 1982."Squamish Five subject of new TV movie". Montreal Gazette, December 30, 1987.
The film's cast included Nicky Guadagni as Ann Hansen, Michael McManus as Brent Taylor, Robyn Stevan as Juliet Belmas, Albert Schultz as Doug Stewart, and David McLeod as Gerry Hannah.Greg Quill, "They're the only terrorists we've got eh?". Toronto Star, November 5, 1988.
The film faced some criticism for centring Belmas' perspective over those of the other members of the group;Liam Lacey, "Squamish Five arouses anger". The Globe and Mail, October 5, 1988. however, the producers noted that since Belmas was the only one of the five who had agreed to cooperate with the filmmakers, hers was the only perspective available to build the film's story around.Marke Andrews, "Belmas' help was key factor, say filmmakers". Vancouver Sun, October 3, 1988.
The film received a preview screening on September 16, 1988, at the 1988 Toronto International Film Festival,Rick Groen, "Film festival features Milk and Honey". The Globe and Mail, July 20, 1988. in advance of its television premiere on November 6.
Awards
+AwardDate of ceremonyCategoryNomineesResultReferenceGemini Awards1989 Best Television Movie or Miniseries Bernard Zukerman "Geminis awarded last night". Montreal Gazette, December 5, 1989. Best Supporting Actress in a Dramatic Program or Miniseries Nicky Guadagni "Going for Gemini glory". The Globe and Mail, October 26, 1989. Best Direction in a Dramatic Program or Miniseries Paul Donovan Best Production Design or Art Direction Marian Wihak
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