Mothers Are People (1974)

Joy is a research biologist, a consultant to a large company. She is also a widow with two school-age children. In discussing her own dilemmas she speaks for many other women. "The powers that be know that women do work, but they turn a deaf ear." Apart from "discrimination against women," Joy sees the absence of universal day care as a loss for children too.

Director: Kathleen Shannon
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 8 min
Release Date:
Production: Challenge for Change / Société Nouvelle, ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mothers Are People about?
Joy is a research biologist, a consultant to a large company. She is also a widow with two school-age children. In discussing her own dilemmas she speaks for many other women. "The powers that be know that women do work, but they turn a deaf ear." Apart from "discrimination against women," Joy sees the absence of universal day care as a loss for children too.
Who directed Mothers Are People?
Mothers Are People was directed by Kathleen Shannon.
How long is Mothers Are People?
Mothers Are People has a runtime of 8m (8 minutes).
What genre is Mothers Are People?
Mothers Are People is a Documentary film.
Where was Mothers Are People produced?
Mothers Are People was produced in Canada.