Simply Johanne
2024•1h 15m•Released
Documentary
Abandoned on the doorstep of a Montreal orphanage, Johanne Harrelle eventually rose to prominence as a gifted artist, actress, and one of North America's first Black models. Simply Johanne deftly explores her complex and audacious life through archival footage, interviews with loved ones and performances of her writings by three contemporary actresses. The film chronicles the journey of a magnetic and passionate woman who defied the expectations of her time.
Director
Nadine Valcin
Writer
Nadine Valcin
Languages
French
Studio
Sahkosh Productions
Cast
Abla Osman
Isoloy Katshingu
Danielle Ouimet
Production
Company
Sahkosh Productions
Producer
Josiane Blanc
Producer
Ania Jamila
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