Prairie Women (1987)
This film illustrates the struggles of Canadian prairies women to achieve a more just and humane society within the farm movement and at large. During the early 1900s, women on the prairies looked for ways to overcome their isolation. Out of the resulting farm women's organizations grew a group of women possessing remarkable intellectual abilities, social and cultural awareness, and advanced worldviews.
Director: Barbara Evans
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 45 min
Release Date: January 1, 1987
Cast
- Virginia Beckner - Farm Couple
- Dennis Cyr - Farm Couple
- Brandi Beckner - Child
- David Beckner - Child
- Shaun Umscheid - Child
- Miriam Newhouse - Violet McNaughton
- Judith Lebane - Irene Parlby
- Juliet Brown - Meeting Chairperson / Voices
- Brenda Prentice - Rally Speaker
- Sandi Gregg - Peace Petitioner
Screenplay
Music: Connie Kaldor
Cinematography: Doug Cole, Moira Simpson
Editing: Barbara Evans, Peter Svab
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
rural area, social life, social issues, social history, prairies, women farmers, social action, western canada
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Prairie Women about?
- This film illustrates the struggles of Canadian prairies women to achieve a more just and humane society within the farm movement and at large. During the early 1900s, women on the prairies looked for ways to overcome their isolation. Out of the resulting farm women's organizations grew a group of women possessing remarkable intellectual abilities, social and cultural awareness, and advanced worldviews.
- Who directed Prairie Women?
- Prairie Women was directed by Barbara Evans.
- Who stars in Prairie Women?
- Prairie Women stars Virginia Beckner, Dennis Cyr, Brandi Beckner, David Beckner, Shaun Umscheid, Miriam Newhouse.
- How long is Prairie Women?
- Prairie Women has a runtime of 45m (45 minutes).
- What genre is Prairie Women?
- Prairie Women is a Documentary, History film.
- Where was Prairie Women produced?
- Prairie Women was produced in Canada.