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202443 minGdocumentary

Patsy Gallant: droit devant

202443 minGdocumentary

At 75, Patsy Gallant reflects on her life and dreams of touring while discussing fame and money during a candid interview with André Robitaille.

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At 75, Patsy Gallant reflects on her life and dreams of touring while discussing fame and money during a candid interview with André Robitaille.

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Maxime Rivetdirector

André Robitaille

André Robitaillewriter

Mélanie Brunetwriter

Patsy Gallant

Patsy Gallantcast

André Robitaille

André Robitaillecast

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Patsy Gallant, born in Acadia, sits down with André Robitaille for an intimate interview. At 75, she reflects on her life marked by early fame in the cabarets of Montreal and Paris. Gallant discusses her dreams of touring and sharing her story through music. They talk about the costs of fame and the value of money, revealing her extraordinary experiences. The documentary runs for 43 minutes.

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