Speak White
Originally released in 1980. Speak White is a documentary film. directed by Julien Poulin. At just 6 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Marie Eykel
Synopsis
Speak White is a French language poem composed by Québécois writer Michèle Lalonde in 1968. It was first recited in 1970 and was published in 1974 by Editions de l'Hexagone, Montreal. It denounced the poor situation of French-speakers in Quebec and takes the tone of a collective complaint against English-speaking Quebecers. In 1980, Speak White was made into a short motion picture by polemicists Pierre Falardeau and Julien Poulin, the six-minute film featured actress Marie Eykel reading Lalonde's poem. It was released by the National Film Board of Canada.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1980
46 years ago
Runtime
0h 6m
6 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- ONF | NFB
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Speak White about?
Speak White is a French language poem composed by Québécois writer Michèle Lalonde in 1968. It was first recited in 1970 and was published in 1974 by Editions de l'Hexagone, Montreal. It denounc...
Who directed Speak White?
Speak White was directed by Julien Poulin.
How long is Speak White?
Speak White has a runtime of 0 hours and 6 minutes (6 minutes total).
When was Speak White released?
Speak White was released on January 1, 1980 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Speak White?
The main cast of Speak White includes Marie Eykel.