A Wind At My Back Christmas Movie Review

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A Wind At My Back Christmas Movie Takes Off Where The Series Stopped

Another lovely family movie by Kevin Sullivan and Trudy Grant, A Wind At My Back Christmas follows the Wind At My Back series which ended very unexpectedly. I have not seen the series though so I have no difficulty recommending this movie to anyone who has not seen the series either. It is a heartwarming story, suitable for everyone in your family, with a few or possibly more than a few, tear-producing moments.

A Wind At My Back Christmas takes place in New Bedford, a fictional mining town in Ontario, during the depression in 1938 and follows the Bailey family as the Second World War is about to begin. It gives us a peek into the time and into the ways of thinking of that time period when war was about to erupt. It deals with one extended family's situation and relationships and their dealings with a young immigrant girl. In the end, it demonstrates an important truth -- that nothing is more important than family.

This page will give you a short review of the movie, an introduction to the characters, some links to further reading and a link through which to buy the movie, if you decide you would like to see it. Since there is not very much information available about this movie, I would be thrilled if fans, took the time to share their opinions, insights and information about this movie in the comment box at the end of this page. In doing so, you will help share the information with others who are interested in this movie and in the series. You do not need to be a member of Squidoo in order to leave a comment.

Fans of the Anne of Green Gables books and movies and the other works of Lucy Maud Montgomery will love this movie, which is similar in style. It is a lovely family Christmas movie that is entirely appropriate for all ages.


A Wind At My Back is "like a Canadian version of The Waltons." -- Neil Peart, Rush


A Bit More About A Wind At My Back, The Television Series

A Kevin Sullivan and Trudy Grant Production

Wind At My Back is a series which aired on Canadian television from 1996 to 2001 and is a Kevin Sullivan production. Kevin Sullivan also produced the very popular Anne of Green Gables movies and the Road to Avonlea series and this series is yet more great family viewing. Wind At My Back, the series, included five seasons of 13 episodes each. Fans were disappointed at the sudden end of the series and the Christmas movie, which this page is about, was made in order to end some of the story lines when the series was suddenly cancelled.

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A Wind At My Back Christmas Cast of Characters

Dylan Provencher, Tyrone Savage, Laura Bruneau, James Carroll, Robin Craig, Meredith Henderson and Dalene Irvine

  • Hubert "Hub" Bailey (Dylan Provencher) - He is the oldest son of Honey. In this movie, he is attending Seminary but falls in love and this relationship influences decisions he makes throughout the movie.
  • Henry "Fat" Bailey (Tyrone Savage) - He is the second son of Honey who, in this movie, is interested in the police and the RCMP.
  • Honey Sutton (Laura Bruneau) - She is the mother of Hub and Fat and the wife of Max Sutton. Theirs is a second marriage and there are two additional children who appear briefly in this movie.
  • Max Sutton (James Carroll) - He is the school principal in New Bedford who is married to Honey. In this movie, he and Honey try to find a way for him to pursue his love of writing.
  • Toppy Bailey (Robin Craig) - She struggles to pull off the Christmas pageant despite a poorly written script. She is running the Bailey House in Mrs. Bailey's place as Mrs. Bailey and Grace both do not appear in this movie.
  • Anna Schiller (Meredith Henderson) - She plays the young girl that Hub brings home from Seminary.
  • Maisey McGinty (Dalene Irvine) - She is a lifelong friend of Hub and Fat. In this movie she is grown up into a young lady who has feelings of a different sort for Hub.

Hub Bailey Is Played By Dylan Provencher

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A Wind At My Back Movie Trailer

Unfortunately, I was unable to find a YouTube video link to give you. However, I did find this link which will take you to the movie trailer simply by clicking here. It will give you a feel for the movie if not actual scenes from it.

Honey Sutton Is Played By Laura Bruneau

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A Bit More Reading About A Wind At My Back Christmas

Wind At My Back Official Website
Sullivan Entertainment brings family entertainment into your home with Wind At My Back. Fans of Anne of Green Gables and Road to Avonlea have flocked to this instant Sullivan classic, available now on DVD at the Sullivan Boutique
A Wind at My Back Christmas (2001) (TV)
Directed by Stefan Scaini. With Dylan Provencher, Tyrone Savage, James Carroll. It is Christmas Time in New Bedford and trouble is affecting the Bailey family.
Wind at My Back - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Wind at My Back is a television series which aired in Canada on CBC Television between 1996 and 2001. It was created and produced by Kevin Sullivan, best known for his adaptation of Anne of Green Gables and Road to Avonlea....
A Wind at My Back Christmas - CRNB Radio
A fantastic page of screen caps from A Wind at My Back Christmas. These are for personal use only.
A Wind At My Back Christmas at Sullivan Entertainment
Website featuring Sullivan movies.
Kevin Sullivan interview
Kevin Sullivan, writer, producer, director, interview.

Max Sutton Is Played By James Carroll

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A Wind At My Back (the series) was initially filmed in Bowmanville, Ontario approximately one hour away from Toronto. The studio reconstructed the town at the Sullivan Studios in Toronto and further filming was done there.


To Buy A Wind At My Back Christmas and An Avonlea Christmas, Two Great Family Movies

Follow This Link To My eBay Store To Buy The A Wind At My Back Christmas on DVD

Anna Schiller Is Played By Meredith Henderson

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If You Enjoyed A Wind At My Back Christmas, You May Want To Read About and Watch An Avonlea Christmas

Another Kevin Sullivan Production

Whether you were a fan of Avonlea or not, this movie is another nice family Christmas movie that is appropriate for every member of your family.
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Toppy Bailey and Maisey McGinty Are Played by Robin Craig and Dalene Irvine

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If you have not seen A Wind At My Back Christmas, will you be watching it?

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My Other Pages About Anne of Green Gables and/or L.M. Montgomery

(The Anne of Green Gables movies were also made by Kevin Sullivan.)

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    'Wind at my Back' fan from Barrie. Dec 22, 2011 @ 1:53 pm | delete
    I've watched every episode of Wind at my Back, it finished far too quickly and the Christmas movie helped with some of the story line line that was left incomplete. The Christmas episode is now ten years old, would be nice to see another reunion special. One of my favourite shows, it was a joy to watch.
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    favored1 Nov 10, 2011 @ 9:48 pm | delete
    I enjoy holiday films and look forward to new releases all the time.
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    Someone... Aug 7, 2011 @ 3:05 pm | delete
    This film was awful. It left more loose ends then the Season 5 finale did. I have seen the complete Wind at My Back and enjoyed it, but deeply hates this movie.
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    caroline Jun 23, 2011 @ 8:31 am | delete
    i didnt know there were christmas movies from wind at my back and the road to avonlea i ll be happy to get them ..i just loved both shows and i watch the reruns ..where is road to avonlea ..its been a few years im sure this generation would watch ..now im looking foward to see the christmas movies...great job to sullivan and grant
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    Bridget Grimaldi Dec 2, 2010 @ 11:11 am | delete
    I recently found Wind at My Back on a cable station and just love it!! I DVR it; it's great to have it there each day to watch. I find it is a great way to end or start my day!! Great characters and great story lines. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys a good story that follows the life of a family!
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