Death of a Legend
(1971)
Since the first white men entered canada the stories of the wolf's ferocity have multiplied. Man's fear and ignorance have led him to hunt the animal mercilessly. But there is another side to the wolf story. This film is a rare opportunity to see how a wolf pack operates, both as a hunting unit and as a family and social group. Some remarkable photography, which shows the birth of cubs inside a den, also reveals the wolf in an unexpected role - that of a devoted and affectionate parent. With this legendary creature now facing extinction in Canada, this film asks - is he really the 'big bad wolf'?.
