A Return to Memory (2024)
“We learned to work with chaos.”
When Canada entered World War II, the National Film Board suddenly had an urgent new mission—and hundreds of women stepped forward, helping to create Canadian cinema as we now know it.
Director: Donald McWilliams
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 118 min
Release Date: October 17, 2024
Cast
- Clare Coulter - Self - Narrator (voice)
- Donald McWilliams - Self - Narrator (voice)
- John Grierson - Self (archive sound)
- Evelyn Cherry - Self (archive footage)
- Margaret Ellis - Self (archive footage)
- Margaret Ann Bjornson - Self (archive footage)
- Gudrun Parker - Self (archive footage)
- Susan Schouten - Self - group discussion leader
Screenplay
- Donald McWilliams
- Michelle van Beusekom (Script Consultant)
Music: Melissa Hui
Editing: Donald McWilliams
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
canada, world war ii, filmmaking, wartime propaganda
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Return to Memory about?
- When Canada entered World War II, the National Film Board suddenly had an urgent new mission—and hundreds of women stepped forward, helping to create Canadian cinema as we now know it.
- Who directed A Return to Memory?
- A Return to Memory was directed by Donald McWilliams.
- Who stars in A Return to Memory?
- A Return to Memory stars Clare Coulter, Donald McWilliams, John Grierson, Evelyn Cherry, Margaret Ellis, Margaret Ann Bjornson.
- How long is A Return to Memory?
- A Return to Memory has a runtime of 1h 58m (118 minutes).
- What genre is A Return to Memory?
- A Return to Memory is a Documentary film.
- Where was A Return to Memory produced?
- A Return to Memory was produced in Canada.