CinemaOSMovie · 1989 · 0h 29m

Older, Stronger, Wiser

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In this short documentary, five black women talk about their lives in rural and urban Canada between the 1920s and 1950s. What emerges is a unique history of Canada’s black people and the legacy of their community elders. Produced by the NFB’s iconic Studio D.

Directed byClaire Prieto

Status: Released
Runtime: 0h 29m
Language: EN
Released: January 1, 1989

Studios

ONF | NFB

Studio D (NFB)

Featuring

Cast & crew

1 credited

Starring

Marva Jackson Lord

Narrator (voice)

Creative team

Directed by: Claire Prieto
Written by: Dionne Brand
Produced by: Ginny Stikeman

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