The Back-breaking Leaf

1959·0h 29m·Released

9.5
Documentary

Here is a graphic picture of the tobacco harvest in southwestern Ontario. At the end of July, transient field workers move in for a brief bonanza when the plant is ripe. The tobacco harvesters call it "the back-breaking leaf."

Cast

Stanley Jackson

Stanley Jackson

Commentary

Details

Release Date
1959-01-02
Status
Released
Language
English
Production
ONF | NFB

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