Four Franco-Ontarian women in Sudbury, Ontario, come out as lesbian in their mid-40s after years of marriage and raising children.
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Four Franco-Ontarian women in Sudbury, Ontario, come out as lesbian in their mid-40s after years of marriage and raising children.
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Synopsis
Rachel, Suzanne, Jeannine, and Paulette gather in Sudbury, Ontario, as they navigate significant life changes in their mid-40s. After years of marriage and motherhood, these Franco-Ontarian women confront their identities as they come out as lesbian. The film, directed by Paul Carrière, premiered at the Montreal World Film Festival in August 1996 and later screened at the Toronto International Film Festival. It won the Genie Award for Best Short Documentary Film at the 17th Genie Awards.
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Why Watch
- Meet Rachel, Suzanne, Jeannine, and Paulette in Sudbury.
- See the 1996 context of coming out as lesbian.
- Find out about Paulette Gagnon's later involvement in media.
Did You Know
- The film was released on September 10, 1996.
- Mum's the Word won the Genie Award for Best Short Documentary Film.
- Paulette Gagnon was the only woman whose full name is known.
- The film was screened at the 1996 Toronto International Film Festival.
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What is the runtime of Mum's the Word?
Mum's the Word has a runtime of 54 minutes.
When did Mum's the Word premiere?
Mum's the Word premiered at the Montreal World Film Festival in August 1996.
Who directed Mum's the Word?
Mum's the Word was directed by Paul Carrière.
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