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Older, Stronger, Wiser

198929mClaire Prieto

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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.

DocumentaryHistory
AgriculturePortraitWoman DirectorPeople Of ColorShort FilmBlack Canadian

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What is Older, Stronger, Wiser (1989) about?

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.

Who stars in Older, Stronger, Wiser?

Older, Stronger, Wiser stars Marva Jackson Lord (Narrator (voice)). The film was directed by Claire Prieto.

How long is Older, Stronger, Wiser?

Older, Stronger, Wiser has a runtime of 29 min and premiered in 1989.

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