Older, Stronger, Wiser(1989)
Older, Stronger, Wiser Synopsis
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 (1989) is a documentary and history film directed by Claire Prieto, released on January 1, 1989 with a runtime of 29m. It stars Marva Jackson Lord.
- Director:
- Claire Prieto
- Writers:
- Dionne Brand
- Producers:
- Ginny Stikeman
- Cinematographer:
- Joan Hutton
- Production:
- ONF | NFB, Studio D (NFB)
- Status:
- Released
Older, Stronger, Wiser Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Claire Prieto, written by Dionne Brand, produced by Ginny Stikeman.
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Older, Stronger, Wiser – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Older, Stronger, Wiser?
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The main cast of Older, Stronger, Wiser (1989) includes Marva Jackson Lord. The film was directed by Claire Prieto. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Older, Stronger, Wiser released?
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Older, Stronger, Wiser was released on January 1, 1989 and runs for 29m.