Directed by Stefanie Wiens, Angus Kohm

Logline: The funny, touching, and true story of Doreen Brownstone, Winnipeg's own star of stage and screen: her story is our history.

Synopsis: Funny, touching, and true: the story of Doreen Brownstone, Winnipeg's own star of stage and screen, and currently the oldest working actor in Canada. Includes interviews with Gordon Pinsent, Tom Hendry, Lillian Lewis Stephen Eric McIntyre, Seana McKenna, and more.

Distribution Contact: WFG

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RUNTIME: 55 Minutes
GENRE: Documentary
PRODUCTION FORMAT: HD
LANGUAGE: English
LOCATION: Manitoba
KEYWORDS: Performance, Portrait, Women, Theatre History, Canadian Theatre History, War Bride, Raf, Swimming, Winnipeg, Leeds, John Hirsch, Tom Hendry, Gordon Pinsent, Female Filmmaker

Director's Statement: Join filmmakers Angus Kohm and Stefanie Wiens as they trace the fascinating footsteps of the one and only Doreen Brownstone—appointee to the Order of Manitoba and currently the oldest working actor in Canada.Unique and yet profoundly universal, the funny, touching and true story of this remarkable, woman is a sweet and timely reminder of the power of perseverance and a resilient spirit. Featuring interviews with Gordon Pinsent, Tom Hendry, Stephen Eric McIntyre and many more Canadian film and theatre luminaries.