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 (War Stories) and at over three hours in length, it was created for a dual cinema/television release. For her role as Davies, Australian actor Genevieve Picot won Best Performance awards in both Film and Television categories.
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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Available on DVD from Aro Video.
Best Entertainment Website
Finalist – Website design
Qantas Media Awards 2009
NZ ON SCREEN 2010
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