Prairie Women (1987)
1987 · 0h 45m · Documentary, History
Genres: Documentary, History
This film illustrates the struggles of Canadian prairies women to achieve a more just and humane society within the farm movement and at large. During the early 1900s, women on the prairies looked for ways to overcome their isolation.
Director: Barbara Evans
Writers: Barbara Evans
Music by: Connie Kaldor
Cinematography: Moira Simpson, Roger Vernon
Editor: Barbara Evans, Peter Svab
Cast
Virginia Beckner as Farm CoupleDennis Cyr as Farm CoupleBrandi Beckner as ChildDavid Beckner as ChildShaun Umscheid as ChildMiriam Newhouse as Violet McNaughtonJudith Lebane as Irene ParlbyJuliet Brown as Meeting Chairperson / VoicesBrenda Prentice as Rally SpeakerSandi Gregg as Peace PetitionerElan Ross Gibson as NarratorCori Stent as VoicesMore like this
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