Overview

In this short documentary, five black women talk about their lives in rural and urban Canada between the 1920s and 1950s. What emerges is a unique history of Canada’s black people and the legacy of their community elders. Produced by the NFB’s iconic Studio D.

Cast

Marva Jackson Lord

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What is "Older, Stronger, Wiser" about?

In this short documentary, five black women talk about their lives in rural and urban Canada between the 1920s and 1950s. What emerges is a unique history of Canada’s black people and the legacy of their community elders. Produced by the NFB’s iconic Studio D.

When was "Older, Stronger, Wiser" released?

Older, Stronger, Wiser was released in 1989.

Who stars in "Older, Stronger, Wiser"?

The cast includes Marva Jackson Lord.