Bread & Roses (1993)
A survivor for whom mere survival was not enough
1993 · 3h 14m · Drama, War
Genres: Drama, War
Based upon the life of activist and trade unionist (and later MP) Sonja Davies. The film covers her life up to 1956, when, at age 33, she was elected to the Nelson Hospital Board.
Director: Gaylene Preston
Writers: Graeme Tetley
Music by: John Charles
Cinematography: Allen Guilford
Editor: Paul Sutorius
Budget: $3M
Cast
Geneviève Picot as SonjaMick Rose as CharlieDonna Akersten as mrs. MackerseyRaymond Hawthorne as Mr. MackerseyTina Regtien as ConErik Thomson as RedTheresa Healey as PeggyFrances Kewene as MaisieEmily Perkins as JoanLarissa Matheson as DotKatherine McRae as SydJanet Fisher as Ruth PageMore like this
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