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Older, Stronger, Wiser 1989 Directed by Claire Prieto

In this short documentary, five black women talk about their lives in rural and urban Canada between the 1920s and 1950s. What emerges is a unique history of Canada’s black people and the legacy of their community elders. Produced by the NFB’s iconic Studio D.

Country Canada
Production Country Canada
Language English
Spoken Language English
Gneres Documentary , History
Production Company ONF | NFB
Release Date 1 January 1989
29 mins
Cast
Marva Jackson Lord Narrator (voice)