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Telling Schoolgirl Tales: The Making of 'The Getting of Wisdom’
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An Unusual Film About Breast Cancer
Gerry Rogers, a filmmaker in Newfoundland, documents her personal battle with breast cancer. With her partner Peggy and lots of support from family and friends, she makes her way to recovery.
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