
Produced in 1960 by The United Church of Canada and The National Council of Churches of Christ (U.S.A.), Alf Goes to Work is a black-and-white documentary narrated by Bernard Braden, with music by John Hotchkis and The Goldsbrough Orchestra. The film follows Rev. George MacLeod’s founding of the Iona Community in Scotland and Canon Ernest Southcott’s parish work in Leeds, exploring faith, labor, and the role of the church in modern industrial life.
Directed by Robert W. Newnham, Alf Goes to Work leans on a strong ensemble — Bernard Braden — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 0.
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