Chris Gage, Fraser MacPherson and others on film

[Greg]

A CBC archivist named Colin Preston (colin_preston@cbc.ca) tells me they have lots of TV footage of Chris Gage and other stuff as well, like a mid-1960s documentary about Fraser MacPherson. The way I understand it, Colin is willing to show the films at a small auditorium or other room if he can team up with a community group to organize the event.
He’s been doing a series of events showing historical film and TV footage of Vancouver at community centres. Each of the events was organized by the community centre or a non-profit group.
Is there an existing group that’s interested in taking this up?
If not, does anyone want to start a small group to organize one or a few of these events? I’d be willing to offer my time.
I assume it would have to be a non-profit event with free admission. Free venues would be available at community centres and libraries, while free publicity would be available through this site and the other media.
I wonder, though, about the sound quality on old footage.
Anyone interested?

[Greg]

Coastal Jazz is looking into this. Turns out they were already thinking along the same lines for a project on Vancouver’s jazz heritage, so there should be some great events coming up.

[Guy]

As one of the stars in the Fraser MacPherson documentary (I made my singing debut in it) I have to say it's great. Really well done with a cool '60s look to it. I've screened it in my apartment many times. Brian Nation can attest to its quality (if not the quality of my singing).

[Greg]

Is that Diary of a Musician, circa 1966?
Whatever, it’s good to hear it’s in circulation.
Guy, you’ll have to excuse my abysmal ignorance because I don’t know who you are. But since there’s often a correlation between modesty and talent, I look forward to hearing you.

[Guy]

Yeah, it's Diary of a Musician. And no, it's not in circulation that I know of. I just have a copy. And you won't ever hear me sing again. That was my debut and retirement engagement all in one.

[Guy]

Originally Posted by Greg

Coastal Jazz is looking into this. Turns out they were already thinking along the same lines for a project on Vancouver’s jazz heritage, so there should be some great events coming up.

So what's the word? That was a few years ago now. Has there been any progress?