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- 1975-2004 (predominant 1982-1996) (Creation)
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Extent and medium
66 cm of textual and other materials including:
60 photoprints : col. ; 3.5x5" and 4x6"
5 audio cassettes
2 oversize magazines
1 betacam
1 film : 16mm
1 whistle
1 t-shirt
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Name of creator
Biographical history
Donna Read is a Canadian filmmaker best known for her work with the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) and its feminist production unit, Studio D. Her focus has been on documentary filmmaking, particularly exploring feminist, historical, and spiritual themes. Her most notable works include the Women and Spirituality documentary series featuring three films: Goddess Remembered (1989), which explores the history of Goddess worship in ancient cultures and its relevance in contemporary feminist spirituality; The Burning Times (1990), which examines the European witch hunts of the 15th to 18th centuries, highlighting the persecution of women and the suppression of pre-Christian beliefs; and "Full Circle" (1993), which focuses on the modern revival of Goddess spirituality.
Archival history
Donated by D. Read in 2024.
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Scope and content
Fonds consists of material related to Read's tenure as a filmmaker with the National Film Board of Canada's Studio which inculdes internal memos, correspondence, research notes, pre-production and production documentation for her documentary film series Women and Spirituality. It also has newspaper clippings about the Studio's exploits and internal politics.
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No accruals are expected.
System of arrangement
Original order maintained.
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Language of material
English
French
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- National Film Board of Canada (Subject)