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Released to mark 100 years of women's suffrage in New Zealand, Bread & Roses tells the story of pioneering trade unionist, politician and feminist Sonja Davies (1923 - 2005) who rose to prominence in the 1940s and 50s. Directed by Gaylene Preston and co-written by Graeme Tetley, the acclaimed three-hour film was created for a dual cinema/television release. Australian actor Genevieve Picot (Davies) and Mick Rose (as her husband) were awarded for their roles at 1994’s TV Awards. This excerpt sees Davies take direct action to protest closure of a Nelson railway.
Released to mark 100 years of women's suffrage in New Zealand, Bread & Roses tells the story of pioneering trade unionist, politician and feminist Sonja Davies, who rose to prominence in the 1940s and 50s.
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I'm just wondering why Gaylene Preston's "Bread and Roses" can't be played on the NZ on screen website at the moment. Thanks
The new 2-disc DVD set is now available through Aro Video in Wellington or from the gaylenepreston.com store. Additional info can also be found at nzvideos.org
It doesn't seem to be available on DVD from Aro Video at the moment, they have VHS for sale though.
You can order this online from Aro Video [http://www.arovideo.co.nz/film.php?FilmID=2193] and I'm not sure about showing it in a classroom, but I think if you buy the DVD then that's ok.
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Television, 1993 (Full Length)
Also released to mark 100 years of women's suffrage in NZ
1994 Melbourne Film Festival
Popular Choice
1994 New Zealand Film and Television Awards
Best Performance in a Dramatic Role (Female):Genevieve Picot
Supporting Performance in a Dramatic Role (Male): Mick Rose
Design: Rick Kofoed
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James Kirkus-Lamont | website
Posted at 10.57PM - 08.07.2012
Hi Kane, are any of the clips playing for you? If you could describe what happens when you try to watch them and let me know the details of your browser, operating system and internet connection type then I will do my best to check it out for you. Cheers, James.