About the film
Back to Jobs is a nine-minute Canadian documentary film released in 1945. Made by the National Film Board of Canada, it belongs to the postwar Canada Carries On series. The film describes soldiers returning home from the Second World War and moving back into civilian life.
Its listed language is English, and its genre is documentary film. At nine minutes, it presents a brief look at the transition from military service to life at home. Readers exploring Canadian documentary history or films about the postwar period can find a concise work focused on returning soldiers.
The film's French title is Nos soldats reviennent. Its subject and series context place it among works addressing postwar Canada, while its short runtime makes the scope clear.
Who it is for
It may suit viewers exploring Canadian documentaries, postwar subjects, or soldiers' return to civilian life.
Worth knowing
- Nine-minute runtime
- Made by the National Film Board of Canada
- Part of the Canada Carries On series
- Focuses on soldiers returning to civilian life
Before you press play
- Released in 1945
The short of it
Back to Jobs is a brief documentary about soldiers returning home after the Second World War. It is a 1945 National Film Board of Canada production in the Canada Carries On series.