Simply Johanne
2024
75 min
Overview
Abandoned on the doorstep of a Montreal orphanage, Johanne Harrelle eventually rose to prominence as a gifted artist, actress, and one of North America's first Black models. Simply Johanne deftly explores her complex and audacious life through archival footage, interviews with loved ones and performances of her writings by three contemporary actresses. The film chronicles the journey of a magnetic and passionate woman who defied the expectations of her time.
Genres
Documentary
Production Countries
- Canada
Spoken Languages
- French fr
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Cast
Abla Osman
Isoloy Katshingu
Danielle Ouimet
Crew
Nadine Valcin
Director
Ania Jamila
Producer
Josiane Blanc
Producer
Nadine Valcin
Writer
Philippe Lavalette
Cinematography
Jacques Kuba-Seguin
Music
Nadine Valcin
Executive Producer
Yves Bisaillon
Executive Producer
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