A Return to Memory
"“We learned to work with chaos.”"
Released 2 years ago in 2024. A Return to Memory is a documentary film. directed by Donald McWilliams.
Starring Clare Coulter, Donald McWilliams, and John Grierson
Synopsis
When Canada entered World War II, the National Film Board suddenly had an urgent new mission—and hundreds of women stepped forward, helping to create Canadian cinema as we now know it.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 17, 2024
1 year ago
Runtime
1h 58m
118 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Top Cast
Clare Coulter
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Donald McWilliams
as Self - Narrator (voice)
John Grierson
as Self (archive sound)
Evelyn Cherry
as Self (archive footage)
Margaret Ellis
as Self (archive footage)
Margaret Ann Bjornson
as Self (archive footage)
Gudrun Parker
as Self (archive footage)
Susan Schouten
as Self - group discussion leader
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- ONF | NFB
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Return to Memory about?
When Canada entered World War II, the National Film Board suddenly had an urgent new mission—and hundreds of women stepped forward, helping to create Canadian cinema as we now know it.
Who directed A Return to Memory?
A Return to Memory was directed by Donald McWilliams.
How long is A Return to Memory?
A Return to Memory has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).
When was A Return to Memory released?
A Return to Memory was released on October 17, 2024 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Return to Memory?
The main cast of A Return to Memory includes Clare Coulter, Donald McWilliams, John Grierson, Evelyn Cherry, Margaret Ellis.