Samuel Gipson started his own business. By his early 30s, he was doing well enough to take in a young clerk to whom he bequeathed his estate. Stories like Gipson's are coming to light as historians, archaeologists, and dedicated individuals piece together an increasingly complete picture of life in the Colonial Northeastern states. By Lee Lawrence.
Canadian movies are on a roll.
The official program of the recent Vancouver International Film Festival listed more than 60 productions with Canadian roots - shot in Canada, financed with Canadian money, or made by Canadian artists and technicians. Or all of the above. Recent filmfests in Toronto and Montreal also presented dozens of Canadian pictures. By David Sterritt. If a significant trend emerged from the impressive lineup of international movies at the Vancouver filmfest, including pictures on their way to United States screens, it was a growing interest in political themes.