A historical drama set in 1889, Chandler's Mill examines the plight of workers, and particularly child workers, in the New Brunswick wool industry. The story revolves around the efforts of one young teenage girl to better the lives of her friend and other workers, on the eve of a public hearing of the Canadian Royal Commission on Capital and Labour. Through the use of historical re-enactment, Chandler's Mill explores the issues of child labour, worker's rights and union organizing in 19th-century Canada.
- Status
- Released
- Production
- ONF | NFB
Keywords
- child labour
- industrial society
- labor union
- cotton mill
- new brunswick
- young girl
Links
Top Cast
Jim Belding as
Top Crew
Joan Henson · Director, Story
Anne Chislett · Screenplay
Chris Crilly · Composer
Rita Roy · Editor
Mark Zannis · Producer
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