28 Aug 1998
Velvet Goldmine
Almost a decade since larger-than-life glam-rock enigma Brian Slade disappeared from public eye, an investigative journalist is on assignment to uncover the truth behind his former idol.
To a Very Old Woman
A short film commissioned by CBC based on a poem by Canadian poet Irving Layton.
Top Billed Cast
Irene Beatie Old Woman
Jon Granik Narrator
Mona O'Hearn Narrator
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