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202529 minPGdocumentary

9.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Gender Equality Labor Historical Figures

Worth Every Minute

202529 minPGdocumentary

9.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Pat Schulz, a prominent Toronto feminist and labor activist, is honored for her pivotal role in advancing women's rights, including equal pay and childcare access.

Gender Equality Labor Historical Figures

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Catherine Macleod,

Lorraine Segato

Channel: NFB

Worth Every Minute

2025• 29 minPG

9.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

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Pat Schulz, a prominent Toronto feminist and labor activist, is honored for her pivotal role in advancing women's rights, including equal pay and childcare access.

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Catherine Macleoddirector

Lorraine Segatodirector

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Pat Schulz, a prominent figure in Toronto's labor movement since the 1950s, championed human rights and workers' rights, becoming a respected feminist leader. Her advocacy for issues such as day care and equal pay significantly shaped the women's movement in Canada. This documentary, directed by Catherine Macleod and Lorraine Segato, examines Schulz's life and contributions, providing a historical context for the evolution of women's rights, highlighting early struggles, current challenges, and future directions within the movement.

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