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A contemporary tribute to trailblazer Johanne Harrelle: artist, actress and one of North America’s first Black models.

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Country

Canada

Language

French

Premiere

No Premiere

Duration

78’min

Genre

Doc Feature

Year

2024

Subtitles

English subtitles

Cast

J. Harrelle,
P. Bernatchez
A. Cadieux

Synopsis

Abandoned on the doorstep of a Montreal orphanage, Johanne Harrelle eventually rose to prominence as a gifted artist, actress, and one of North America’s first Black models. Simply Johanne deftly explores her complex and audacious life through archival footage, interviews with loved ones and performances of her writings by three contemporary actresses. The film chronicles the journey of a magnetic and passionate woman who defied the expectations of her time.

Directed by

Nadine Valcin is an award-winning bilingual producer, writer, and director renowned for her compelling factual and documentary work. Her films have captivated audiences across major Canadian and U.S. networks, including CBC, SRC, TVO, and the History Channel.

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Details

Start:
March 28 @ 7:00 pm EDT
End:
April 1 @ 11:30 pm EDT
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Venue

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