On the eve of her 100th birthday, Shirley Novick recounts her life story to her cousin, Lou Reed. She reflects on her childhood in a small Polish village during World War I and her escape to the United States via Canada before World War II, where she lost her parents to the Nazis. Novick spent 47 years in New York City's garment district as a labor activist. She also shares memories of reuniting with her sisters in Palestine and participating in the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.

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Who directed the documentary Red Shirley?

Red Shirley was directed by Lou Reed.

What significant event did Shirley Novick participate in during 1963?

Shirley Novick took part in the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in 1963.

What was the duration of the documentary Red Shirley?

Red Shirley has a duration of 28 minutes.

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