Portia White: Think On Me (2000)
Biography of Nova Scotia born contralto Portia White, who in the 1940' and 50's was often compared to the American Marian Anderson, covering her singing and teaching careers. Uses archival film and TV footage, excerpts from recordings, and interviews with family, friends, pupils and her accompanist, to portray a talented, dignified woman, her career shortened by mismanagement and ill health, but who left an important heritage that is remembered by those who knew her.
Director: Sylvia Hamilton
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: January 1, 2000
Screenplay
Editing: Angela Baker
Country: Canada
Original Language: en
Keywords
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More Films by Director: Sylvia Hamilton
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Music
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Portia White: Think On Me about?
- Biography of Nova Scotia born contralto Portia White, who in the 1940' and 50's was often compared to the American Marian Anderson, covering her singing and teaching careers. Uses archival film and TV footage, excerpts from recordings, and interviews with family, friends, pupils and her accompanist, to portray a talented, dignified woman, her career shortened by mismanagement and ill health, but who left an important heritage that is remembered by those who knew her.
- Who directed Portia White: Think On Me?
- Portia White: Think On Me was directed by Sylvia Hamilton.
- How long is Portia White: Think On Me?
- Portia White: Think On Me has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Portia White: Think On Me?
- Portia White: Think On Me is a Documentary, Music film.
- Where was Portia White: Think On Me produced?
- Portia White: Think On Me was produced in Canada.