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  • Margaret Laurence, First Lady of Manawaka (1978)
  • 53 min | Documentary
Margaret Laurence, First Lady of Manawaka (1978)
53 min | Documentary
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 ...See moreThis 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. Written by NFB See less
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Director
Robert A. Duncan (as Robert Duncan)
Writer
Robert A. Duncan (written by) (as Robert Duncan)
Cinematographer
Barry Perles
Editor
Sidonie Kerr
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Oct 1979 (United States)

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Jayne Eastwood
Self - Mrs. Laurence's prose read by (voice) (as Jane Eastwood) Self - Mrs. Laurence's prose read by (voice) (as Jane Eastwood)   See fewer
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