Action : The October Crisis of 1970(1974)

Action: The October Crisis of 1970 is a documentary that examines the turbulent days of October 1970, when Montreal was gripped by fear following FLQ terrorist attacks. The film contextualizes the crisis within a broader historical framework, drawing on archival news footage and film to trace independence movements across time and their leaders. It captures the complex public reaction—relief, dismay, and defiance—when Canadian military forces deployed to the city, while also documenting how political leaders justified the intervention. Through careful assembly of primary sources, the documentary offers a measured, multifaceted view of this pivotal moment in Canadian history.