Prairie Women(1987)
Prairie Women Synopsis
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.
Prairie Women (1987) is a documentary and history film directed by Barbara Evans, released on January 1, 1987 with a runtime of 45m. It stars Virginia Beckner, Dennis Cyr, Brandi Beckner and David Beckner. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Barbara Evans
- Writers:
- Barbara Evans
- Producers:
- Caryl Brandt
- Cinematographer:
- Doug Cole
- Production:
- ONF | NFB
- Status:
- Released
Prairie Women Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Virginia Beckner
Virginia Beckner
as Farm Couple
- Dennis Cyr
Dennis Cyr
as Farm Couple
- Brandi Beckner
Brandi Beckner
as Child
- David Beckner
David Beckner
as Child
- Shaun Umscheid
Shaun Umscheid
as Child
- Miriam Newhouse
Miriam Newhouse
as Violet McNaughton
- Judith Lebane
Judith Lebane
as Irene Parlby
- Juliet Brown
Juliet Brown
as Meeting Chairperson / Voices
- Brenda Prentice
Brenda Prentice
as Rally Speaker
- Sandi Gregg
Sandi Gregg
as Peace Petitioner
Elan Ross Gibson
as Narrator
- Cori Stent
Cori Stent
as Voices
Key crew
Directed by Barbara Evans, written by Barbara Evans, produced by Caryl Brandt.
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Prairie Women Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 10.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Prairie Women – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Prairie Women?
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The main cast of Prairie Women (1987) includes Virginia Beckner, Dennis Cyr, Brandi Beckner, David Beckner and Shaun Umscheid. The film was directed by Barbara Evans. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Prairie Women released?
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Prairie Women was released on January 1, 1987 and runs for 45m.
Is Prairie Women worth watching?
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Prairie Women (1987) holds an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.