Margaret Laurence, First Lady of Manawaka(1978)
Margaret Laurence, First Lady of Manawaka Synopsis
This feature documentary is a portrait of one of Canada's most celebrated authors, Margaret Laurence. Born in a small Prairie town in Manitoba, Laurence remained haunted by the images of this small Presbyterian home town. This film traces her life from the early days and introduces us to her characters, whom we meet through readings from her work by Canadian actress Jayne Eastwood. The film blends fact with fiction to give its audience a strong impression of who this very private person really was.
Margaret Laurence, First Lady of Manawaka (1978) is a documentary film directed by Robert A. Duncan, released on January 1, 1978 with a runtime of 52m. It stars Margaret Laurence and Jayne Eastwood. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert A. Duncan
- Writers:
- Robert A. Duncan
- Producers:
- William Weintraub
- Cinematographer:
- Barry Perles
- Production:
- ONF | NFB
- Status:
- Released
Margaret Laurence, First Lady of Manawaka Cast & Crew
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Directed by Robert A. Duncan, written by Robert A. Duncan, produced by William Weintraub.
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Margaret Laurence, First Lady of Manawaka – Frequently Asked Questions
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The main cast of Margaret Laurence, First Lady of Manawaka (1978) includes Margaret Laurence and Jayne Eastwood. The film was directed by Robert A. Duncan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Margaret Laurence, First Lady of Manawaka released?
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Margaret Laurence, First Lady of Manawaka was released on January 1, 1978 and runs for 52m.
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Margaret Laurence, First Lady of Manawaka (1978) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.