Great Grand Mother (1975)
This short film is an ode to the women who settled the Prairies, from the days of early immigration to 1916 - when Manitobans became the first women in Canada to receive the provincial vote - and beyond. Recollections of women are complemented by a series of quotations drawn from letters, diaries, and newspapers of the day, which are spoken over re-enacted scenes and archival photographs.
Director: Lorna Rasmussen, Anne Wheeler
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 29 min
Release Date: January 2, 1975
Cast
- Inez Henderson - Self
- Pauline Maksymuk - Self
- Sarah Laskin - Self
- Mary Ann Mawson - Self
- Cornelia Wood - Self
Production: ONF | NFB, Canada Council for the Arts
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
voting, woman director, settlement
More Films by Director: Lorna Rasmussen, Anne Wheeler
More Films in Genre: Documentary, History
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Great Grand Mother about?
- This short film is an ode to the women who settled the Prairies, from the days of early immigration to 1916 - when Manitobans became the first women in Canada to receive the provincial vote - and beyond. Recollections of women are complemented by a series of quotations drawn from letters, diaries, and newspapers of the day, which are spoken over re-enacted scenes and archival photographs.
- Who directed Great Grand Mother?
- Great Grand Mother was directed by Lorna Rasmussen, Anne Wheeler.
- Who stars in Great Grand Mother?
- Great Grand Mother stars Inez Henderson, Pauline Maksymuk, Sarah Laskin, Mary Ann Mawson, Cornelia Wood.
- How long is Great Grand Mother?
- Great Grand Mother has a runtime of 29m (29 minutes).
- What genre is Great Grand Mother?
- Great Grand Mother is a Documentary, History film.
- Where was Great Grand Mother produced?
- Great Grand Mother was produced in Canada.