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.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Virginia Beckner
Farm Couple
Dennis Cyr
Farm Couple
Brandi Beckner
Child
David Beckner
Child
Shaun Umscheid
Child
Miriam Newhouse
Violet McNaughton
Judith Lebane
Irene Parlby
Juliet Brown
Meeting Chairperson / Voices
Brenda Prentice
Rally Speaker
Sandi Gregg
Peace Petitioner
Elan Ross Gibson
Narrator
Cori Stent
Voices
Meredith Adams
Voices
Elizabeth Hoffpauir
Voices
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Barbara Evans
- Screenplay & Story
- Barbara Evans
- Original Score
- Connie Kaldor
- Original Title
- Prairie Women
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 45m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Barbara Evans
Barbara Evans
Connie Kaldor
Moira Simpson, Roger Vernon, Doug Cole
Barbara Evans, Peter Svab
Graydon McCrea, Tom Radford, Caryl Brandt
Department Leadership Roster
Moira Simpson
Director of Photography
Roger Vernon
Director of Photography
Doug Cole
Director of Photography
Caryl Brandt
Producer
Barbara Evans
Editor
Barbara Evans
Director
Peter Svab
Editor
Barbara Evans
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Prairie Women.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Prairie Women
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Prairie Women about?
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.
Who directed Prairie Women?
Prairie Women was directed by Barbara Evans.
Who stars in Prairie Women?
The principal cast of Prairie Women includes Virginia Beckner, Dennis Cyr, Brandi Beckner, David Beckner, Shaun Umscheid.
When was Prairie Women released and how long is it?
Prairie Women was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Prairie Women?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Prairie Women was composed by Connie Kaldor.