One of the Last
"One of the Last" is the best and most poignant film I have seen about the issue of a family-run business.
Tony Wohfarth, Film Reviewer
Finally looked at your film. Wonderful! You should be congratulated. Very strong story line, clean shooting, nuanced and multifaceted - it's all there. Makes me want to eat/break bread. Paul Cowan, Film Director
It was the documentary feature One of the Last, which really drove home the sentiment of the evening. Watching this film about the Rideau Street Bakery I felt proud to be living in Ottawa; proud to know the city is about more than what its name has come to mean in synecdoche. There’s a rich community we’re all invested in, all eager to participate in building collectively.
Michaella Francom, Apt613.ca
I shared with my team how refreshing it was to watch your show....a seemingly simple story that unfolded with such grace and was such a joy to watch. I miss working on projects that connect with our human emotion. Jennifer Delaney, Producer
Additional Information
Print Media Articles and Reviews
CBC Ottawa "In Town and Out" - Interview with filmmakers Jane Gurr and Ed Kucerak
Follow One of the Last on Facebook.
Screenings
- World Premiere: Toronto Jewish Film Festival, May 10, 2007
- Ottawa Premiere: National Library and Archives, June 5, 2007
- Television Premiere: Omni Television, June 17, 2007
- Jewish Eye World Film Festival, Ashkelon, Israel, November 14, 2007
- New York Jewish Film Festival, January 14, 2008
- Treepot Film Festival, Ottawa, July 20, 2013
- Ottawa 2017 - Canada 150 Celebrations, One World Arts, May 20, 2017
Trailer
Synopsis
From the Ukraine in the early 1900s to present-day Ottawa, One of the Last tells the story of a remarkable family who across four generations and through an enduring dedication to their bakery business, have made a lasting impact on an entire community. In this intimate portrayal we meet the people at the heart of the Rideau Bakery and witness them grappling with what the future will bring.
Documentary Film
Credits
Kublacom Pictures presents a film by Jane Gurr & Ed Kucerak
Director
Ed Kucerak
Writer
Jane Gurr
Producers
Jane Gurr & Ed Kucerak
Editor
Kent Newson
Director of Photography
Barry Lank
Original Music
Andrew Huggett
Song: One of the Last
Words and Music: Andrew Huggett
Dan Sidoli (Vocals)
Todd Cameron (Guitar)
Research
Alexander Dunai (Ukraine)
Jane Gurr
Sabrina Mathews
Second Unit Director/Photography
Andrei Zubok (Ukraine)
Additional Photography
Vincent Chenier & Kent Newson
Location Sound
Jerry Turchyn
Sound Editor
Andrew Huggett
Assistant Sound Editor
Carl Bergstrom
Language Adaptation
Claire Cohen (Hebrew)
Yankl Botwinik (Yiddish)
Andrey Tytchino (Russian/Ukrainian)