YEAR OF THE GOAT
Goats. They’re curious, mischievous, loving, and most of all unique - just like their owners.
Year of The Goat follows a group of youthful goat-fanciers on the path to glory - a win at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair’s Dairy Goat Competition. To make it to the Royal, the Superbowl of agricultural fairs in November, they must compete in a series of regional shows across Ontario, beginning in June. It won’t be easy, as these kids must balance caring for their goats with school and home life. And some of these families live on working dairy goat farms where profits are slim - so the pressure to win is high. Not only is the prestige of a win at the Royal good for their goat breeding or dairy businesses, prize money can help them to break even.
Directed by Michael McNamara and Aaron Hancox. Written by Michael McNamara. Produced by Markham Street Films. Genre: Documentary, Human Interest
Awards: 2021 Golden Sheaf Award - Best Documentary POV (Point of View) Nominee Festivals: Yorkton Film Festival
Original Broadcaster: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation First Broadcast Date: October 24th at 8PM EST on CBC Canada Watch it Now: CBC Docs POV on CBC Gem, Youtube US and International: Coming Soon! International Sales & Distribution: TVF International
“Year Of The Goat is a delight…Honestly, you’ve rarely seen such charm” - John Doyle, Globe and Mail
“ Yes, there are adorable baby goats in our film, enough to tempt animal lovers (and our production team, to bring one home, but that’s just the beginning.” - Michael McNamara
