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Feature film — 2019

Margaret Atwood: A Word After a Word After a Word Is Power (2019)

6.81h 34mDocumentary

The views and thoughts of Canadian writer Margaret Atwood have never been more relevant than today. Readers turn to her work for answers as they confront the rise of authoritarian leaders, deal with increasingly intrusive technologies, and discuss climate change. Her books are useful as survival tools for hard times. But few know her private life. Who is the woman behind the stories? How does she always seem to know what is coming?

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A high-signal pick with 12 votes.

White Pine Pictures / Documentary Channel / CBC / Ontario Creates / Téléfilm Canada

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Director: Peter Raymont

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Cast & crew

Tatiana Maslany as Self - Reader (voice)

Tatiana Maslany

Self - Reader (voice)

Margaret Atwood as Self - Writer

Margaret Atwood

Self - Writer

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Graeme Gibson

Self - Writer / Partner

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Harold Atwood

Self - Brother

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Ruth Atwood

Self - Sister

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Jess Atwood Gibson

Self - Daughter

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Johnnie Christmas

Self - Graphic Artist

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Adrienne Clarkson

Self - Politician

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Arnulf Conradi

Self - Book Publisher

Ane Crabtree as Self - Costume Designer

Ane Crabtree

Self - Costume Designer

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Louise Dennys

Self - Book Publisher

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Susan Filmoe

Self - Harvard Roommate

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