Older, Stronger, Wiser

Older, Stronger, Wiser

29 mins | Documentary, History | Jan. 1, 1989

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.

Older, Stronger, Wiser

29 mins | Documentary, History | Jan. 1, 1989

Older, Stronger, Wiser
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.
Producers National Film Board of Canada
Original title Older, Stronger, Wiser
Directors Claire Prieto
Writers Dionne Brand

Cast

Marva Jackson Lord

as Narrator (voice)