A Return to Memory(2024)
“We learned to work with chaos.”
A Return to Memory Synopsis
When Canada entered World War II, the National Film Board suddenly had an urgent new mission—and hundreds of women stepped forward, helping to create Canadian cinema as we now know it.
A Return to Memory (2024) is a documentary film directed by Donald McWilliams, released on October 17, 2024 with a runtime of 1h 58m. It stars Clare Coulter, Donald McWilliams, John Grierson and Evelyn Cherry.
- Director:
- Donald McWilliams
- Writers:
- Donald McWilliams, Michelle van Beusekom
- Producers:
- Annette Clarke, Ariel Nasr, Katherine Baulu
- Production:
- ONF | NFB
- Status:
- Released
A Return to Memory Cast & Crew
Main cast
Clare Coulter
as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Donald McWilliams
Donald McWilliams
as Self - Narrator (voice)
John Grierson
as Self (archive sound)
Evelyn Cherry
as Self (archive footage)
- Margaret Ellis
Margaret Ellis
as Self (archive footage)
- Margaret Ann Bjornson
Margaret Ann Bjornson
as Self (archive footage)
- Gudrun Parker
Gudrun Parker
as Self (archive footage)
- Susan Schouten
Susan Schouten
as Self - group discussion leader
Key crew
Directed by Donald McWilliams, written by Donald McWilliams and Michelle van Beusekom, produced by Annette Clarke, Ariel Nasr and Katherine Baulu.
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A Return to Memory – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Return to Memory online?
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A Return to Memory (2024) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in A Return to Memory?
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The main cast of A Return to Memory (2024) includes Clare Coulter, Donald McWilliams, John Grierson, Evelyn Cherry and Margaret Ellis. The film was directed by Donald McWilliams. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Return to Memory released?
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A Return to Memory was released on October 17, 2024 and runs for 1h 58m.