Bread & Roses (1993)
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A survivor for whom mere survival was not enough
Based upon the life of activist and trade unionist (and later MP) Sonja Davies. The film covers her life up to 1956, when, at age 33, she was elected to the Nelson Hospital Board. During this period she develops strong socialist beliefs, marries and divorces, at age 17 trains as a nurse, has a romance (and a child) with an American marine who is killed in WWII action. She battles tuberculosis and marries a former boyfriend when he returns from the war. She becomes part of a women's ill-fated campaign to save the Nelson railway line from closure and begins to be elected to political bodies.
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Geneviève PicotSonja
Mick RoseCharlie
Donna Akerstenmrs. MackerseyRaymond HawthorneMr. MackerseyTina RegtienCon
Erik ThomsonRed
Theresa HealeyPeggyFrances KeweneMaisieEmily PerkinsJoanLarissa MathesonDotWilliam WalkerWallyKatherine McRaeSydMots-clés
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Frequently asked questions about Bread & Roses
What is Bread & Roses about?
Based upon the life of activist and trade unionist (and later MP) Sonja Davies. The film covers her life up to 1956, when, at age 33, she was elected to the Nelson Hospital Board. During this period she develops strong socialist beliefs, marries and divorces, at age 17 trains as a nurse, has a romance (and a child) with an American marine who is killed in WWII action. She battles tuberculosis and marries a former boyfriend when he returns from the war. She becomes part of a women's ill-fated campaign to save the Nelson railway line from closure and begins to be elected to political bodies.
How long is Bread & Roses?
Bread & Roses has a runtime of 194 minutes.