Bread & Roses (1993)
A survivor for whom mere survival was not enough
Based upon the life of activist and trade unionist (and later MP) Sonja Davies. The film covers her life up to 1956, when, at age 33, she was elected to the Nelson Hospital Board. During this period she develops strong socialist beliefs, marries and divorces, at age 17 trains as a nurse, has a romance (and a child) with an American marine who is killed in WWII action. She battles tuberculosis and marries a former boyfriend when he returns from the war. She becomes part of a women's ill-fated campaign to save the Nelson railway line from closure and begins to be elected to political bodies.
Cast
- Geneviève Picot - Sonja
- Mick Rose - Charlie
- Donna Akersten - mrs. Mackersey
- Raymond Hawthorne - Mr. Mackersey
- Tina Regtien - Con
- Erik Thomson - Red
- Theresa Healey - Peggy
- Frances Kewene - Maisie
- Emily Perkins - Joan
- Larissa Matheson - Dot
Screenplay
- Graeme Tetley (Screenplay)
Themes
Medical Drama and Hospital
Keywords
nurse, new zealand, politician, tuberculosis, woman director, socialists, women's rights
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bread & Roses about?
- Based upon the life of activist and trade unionist (and later MP) Sonja Davies. The film covers her life up to 1956, when, at age 33, she was elected to the Nelson Hospital Board. During this period she develops strong socialist beliefs, marries and divorces, at age 17 trains as a nurse, has a romance (and a child) with an American marine who is killed in WWII action. She battles tuberculosis and marries a former boyfriend when he returns from the war. She becomes part of a women's ill-fated campaign to save the Nelson railway line from closure and begins to be elected to political bodies.
- Who directed Bread & Roses?
- Bread & Roses was directed by Gaylene Preston.
- Who stars in Bread & Roses?
- Bread & Roses stars Geneviève Picot, Mick Rose, Donna Akersten, Raymond Hawthorne, Tina Regtien, Erik Thomson.
- How long is Bread & Roses?
- Bread & Roses has a runtime of 3h 14m (194 minutes).
- What genre is Bread & Roses?
- Bread & Roses is a Drama, War film.
- What is the budget of Bread & Roses?
- Bread & Roses had a budget of $3M.
- Where was Bread & Roses produced?
- Bread & Roses was produced in New Zealand.
- What are the themes of Bread & Roses?
- The themes of Bread & Roses include: Medical Drama and Hospital.