The Best Time of My Life: Portraits of Women in Mid-Life
1985
8.0 (1)
59 min
English
An upbeat, positive film about a group of women dealing with mid-life and menopause.
An upbeat, positive film about a group of women dealing with mid-life and menopause. The women come from a wide range of backgrounds, careers and lifestyles. Some are married; some are divorced. Interviews alternate with sequences showing the women both at home and in the workplace. Based on the women's experiences, the film effectively dispels popular myths and fears about life during and after menopause.
- Status
- Released
- Production
- ONF | NFB, Studio D (NFB)
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Top Crew
Patricia Watson · Director
Joan Hutton · Cinematographer
Cathy Gulkin · Editor
Margaret Pettigrew · Producer
Kathleen Shannon · Executive Producer
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