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202559 minPGdocumentary

Aging Mental Health

The Best Time of My Life: Portraits of Women in Mid-life

202559 minPGdocumentary

A diverse group of women share their experiences with mid-life and menopause, challenging societal myths through personal stories and workplace insights.

Aging Mental Health

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Channel: NFB

The Best Time of My Life: Portraits of Women in Mid-life

2025• 59 minPG

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A diverse group of women share their experiences with mid-life and menopause, challenging societal myths through personal stories and workplace insights.

Synopsis

A diverse group of women navigates the challenges of mid-life and menopause in "The Best Time of My Life: Portraits of Women in Mid-Life." Featuring individuals from various backgrounds, including married and divorced women, the film presents candid interviews alongside scenes of their daily lives at home and in the workplace. Directed by Patricia Watson in 1985, this 58-minute documentary addresses and dispels common myths and fears surrounding menopause, offering a nuanced perspective on this significant life transition.

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