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Documentaries of the 2000s

Passage

Year2008
Directed byJohn Walker
Made inCanada
See it on en.wikipedia.org

At a glance

Passage is a 2008 Canadian documentary film directed by John Walker. It draws in part on the book Fatal Passage and examines Sir John Franklin’s lost expedition through the Northwest Passage. The film considers what became of the failed mission, including John Rae’s effort to find out what happened and Lady Franklin’s campaign to protect her husband’s reputation. Inuk statesman Tagak Curley also appears, challenging Lady Franklin’s claims, which were supported by Charles Dickens and circulated at the time. Those competing accounts touch on accusations concerning Indigenous people and cannibalism among the crew’s remains. Produced by the National Film Board of Canada and made in English, Passage brings together the expedition’s fate and disputes over how it was represented.

Who it is for

Passage may suit viewers interested in the Franklin expedition, John Rae’s search for answers, or competing historical accounts involving Lady Franklin and Tagak Curley.

What is good

  • Explores Sir John Franklin’s lost expedition
  • Includes John Rae’s efforts to uncover the truth
  • Features Inuk statesman Tagak Curley
  • Produced by the National Film Board of Canada

What to know first

  • No runtime is listed
  • The film’s release year is 2008

Verdict

Passage focuses on the fate of Franklin’s expedition and the disputed accounts surrounding it. Its description highlights John Rae, Lady Franklin and Tagak Curley.

Details

Year
2008wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Director
John Walkerwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Country
Canadawikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
IMDb
tt1048154wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026

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