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Movie · 1993 · 194 min

Bread & Roses (1993)

“A survivor for whom mere survival was not enough”

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Bread & Roses is a 1993 movie (Drama and War). Bread & Roses was directed by Gaylene Preston. Bread & Roses runs 194 minutes. There is currently no known legal streaming option for Bread & Roses in United States. Check back later or switch your region.

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Plot

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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#nurse#new zealand#politician#tuberculosis#woman director#socialists#women's rights

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Bread & Roses?

There is currently no known legal streaming option for Bread & Roses in United States. Check back later or switch your region.

Who stars in Bread & Roses?

The main cast of Bread & Roses includes Geneviève Picot, Mick Rose, Donna Akersten, Raymond Hawthorne and Tina Regtien.

Who directed Bread & Roses?

Bread & Roses was directed by Gaylene Preston.

When was Bread & Roses released?

Bread & Roses was released on July 18, 1993.

How long is Bread & Roses?

Bread & Roses runs 194 minutes.

What should I watch if I liked Bread & Roses?

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