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201221 minPGdocumentary

A Struggle to Remember

201221 minPGdocumentary

A 21-minute film presents personal stories about the fight for family leave in Canada, focusing on maternity leave and work-life balance provisions.

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A 21-minute film presents personal stories about the fight for family leave in Canada, focusing on maternity leave and work-life balance provisions.

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Aaron Florescodirector

Arthur Carknerwriter

Aaron Florescowriter

Robert Hatfieldwriter

Rosemary Warskettcast

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In Canada, families face challenges in securing family leave. "A Struggle to Remember: Fighting for Our Families" tells the stories of individuals advocating for change. The 21-minute film details the movement that led to women being able to return to work after maternity leave. It also covers how both men and women achieved enforceable work-life balance provisions. The documentary connects personal narratives to the broader fight for labor rights and maternity leave.

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