Mabel (2016)
Feisty, fiercely independent and firmly rooted in place, 90 year-old Mabel Robinson broke barriers back in the 40s when she became the first woman in Hubbards, Nova Scotia, to launch her own business—a hairdressing salon where she still provides shampoo-n-sets over 70 years later. Weaving animation and archival imagery with intimate and laugh out loud moments in the salon, the film celebrates the power of friendship, doing what you love and staying active. With no desire to retire anytime soon, Mabel gives voice to a generation who are not front and center of cinema or the pop hairstyles of the day, and subtly shifts the lens on our perception of beauty and the elderly.
Director: Teresa MacInnes
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date: January 1, 2016
Cast
- Mabel Robinson - Self
- Lola Ewing - Self
- Ruby Johnstone - Self
- Nellie Westhaver - Self
Screenplay
Music: Judith Gruber-Stitzer
Cinematography: Kent Nason
Editing: Teresa MacInnes
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
beauty, woman director, elder, hairdressing, women, nova scotia
More Films by Director: Teresa MacInnes
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mabel about?
- Feisty, fiercely independent and firmly rooted in place, 90 year-old Mabel Robinson broke barriers back in the 40s when she became the first woman in Hubbards, Nova Scotia, to launch her own business—a hairdressing salon where she still provides shampoo-n-sets over 70 years later. Weaving animation and archival imagery with intimate and laugh out loud moments in the salon, the film celebrates the power of friendship, doing what you love and staying active. With no desire to retire anytime soon, Mabel gives voice to a generation who are not front and center of cinema or the pop hairstyles of the day, and subtly shifts the lens on our perception of beauty and the elderly.
- Who directed Mabel?
- Mabel was directed by Teresa MacInnes.
- Who stars in Mabel?
- Mabel stars Mabel Robinson, Lola Ewing, Ruby Johnstone, Nellie Westhaver.
- How long is Mabel?
- Mabel has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
- What genre is Mabel?
- Mabel is a Documentary film.
- Where was Mabel produced?
- Mabel was produced in Canada.