Nine months of striking by miners in Sudbury, Ontario, prompted women to challenge their traditional roles and engage in heated discussions about support and activism.
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Nine months of striking by miners in Sudbury, Ontario, prompted women to challenge their traditional roles and engage in heated discussions about support and activism.
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Synopsis
Sudbury, Ontario, was the site of a nine-month strike at INCO's nickel mines in 1978. Women in the community took on new roles as they supported the striking miners. They organized protests and discussions, challenging traditional expectations. Their involvement sparked debates within families and the union. Directed by Sophie Bissonnette, Martin Duckworth, and Joyce Rock, A Wives' Tale documents these women's experiences and the changes they faced during a critical moment in their community's history. The film won the Prix de la critique québécoise in 1981.
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Why Watch
- See how the 1978 Inco strike affected Sudbury women.
- Meet the filmmakers Sophie Bissonnette, Martin Duckworth, and Joyce Rock.
- Find out about the film's Genie Award nomination in 1981.
Did You Know
- The film was released in 1980 and has a duration of 73 minutes.
- The 1978 Inco strike lasted for nine months and significantly impacted Sudbury's economy.
- The film won the Prix de la critique québécoise in 1981 but did not receive prize money.
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Who directed A Wives' Tale?
A Wives' Tale was directed by Sophie Bissonnette, Martin Duckworth, and Joyce Rock.
What year was A Wives' Tale released?
A Wives' Tale was released in 1980.
What award did A Wives' Tale win in 1981?
A Wives' Tale won the Prix de la critique québécoise from the Association québécoise des critiques de cinéma in 1981.
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