Older, Stronger, Wiser
1989•29m•Released
DocumentaryHistory
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.
Director
Claire Prieto
Writer
Dionne Brand
Languages
English
Studio
ONF | NFB
Cast
Marva Jackson Lord
Narrator (voice)
Production
Company
ONF | NFB
Company
Studio D (NFB)
Producer
Ginny Stikeman
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