Women on the March: The Struggle for Equal Rights (1958)

Women on the March: The Struggle for Equal Rights (1958) poster

This feature film in two parts is an exploration of the women's suffrage movement. Spearheaded by women like Emmeline Pankhurst, founder of the Women's Social and Political Union, the Suffragettes realized they would have to become radical and militant if the movement was going to be effective. There followed many demonstrations and imprisonments until the women's vote was finally granted in 1918 (Britain) and 1919 (Canada, except Quebec.)

Director: Douglas Tunstell
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 59 min
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Cast

Music: Eldon Rathburn
Editing: Marion Meadows, Réjane Charpentier
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Douglas Tunstell
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Women on the March: The Struggle for Equal Rights about?
This feature film in two parts is an exploration of the women's suffrage movement. Spearheaded by women like Emmeline Pankhurst, founder of the Women's Social and Political Union, the Suffragettes realized they would have to become radical and militant if the movement was going to be effective. There followed many demonstrations and imprisonments until the women's vote was finally granted in 1918 (Britain) and 1919 (Canada, except Quebec.)
Who directed Women on the March: The Struggle for Equal Rights?
Women on the March: The Struggle for Equal Rights was directed by Douglas Tunstell.
Who stars in Women on the March: The Struggle for Equal Rights?
Women on the March: The Struggle for Equal Rights stars Pierre Berton.
How long is Women on the March: The Struggle for Equal Rights?
Women on the March: The Struggle for Equal Rights has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
What genre is Women on the March: The Struggle for Equal Rights?
Women on the March: The Struggle for Equal Rights is a Documentary film.
Where was Women on the March: The Struggle for Equal Rights produced?
Women on the March: The Struggle for Equal Rights was produced in Canada.