We Lend a Hand: The Forgotten Story of Ontario Farmerettes

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Renia T @ReniaT 6d This film fills a gap in the hostory of Canadians during WWII and several years after. That the lives of 40,000 young women who contributed greatly to food security in this country and in Europe has been ignored for so many years is astonishing. This is a timely look back at an era that has multiple echoes in what we're currently experiencing, and there's much to learn from it. The archival material is put to excellent use! Congratulations to everyone involved in bringing the stories of so many lives into communities across Ontario, and beyond. See more Marcello B @barbusci Jun 4 Before watching this documentary, I had never heard of the Land Girls. What impressed me most was not only the beautiful cinematography, the research, or the archival material, but the way the story was constructed. The film made me laugh, held my attention from beginning to end, and ultimately moved me deeply. By the time it ended, I felt I had genuinely come to know these women and understand the importance of their contribution during the war. What makes the documentary so powerful is that it doesn't simply tell a forgotten story. It restores presence to people who played a significant role in history but have largely disappeared from public memory. A moving, beautifully crafted film that reminds us how important it is to preserve and revisit the stories that shaped our world. See more Pam B @RT82360050 Jun 4 This " forgotten story" is well researched and thoughtfully presented. I took my young granddaughters to see how their great grandmother and other young girls of the time contributed to the war effort to help support the community during a very difficult period. It opened up lots of questions and appreciation for volunteerism and public service. See more REMAX COUNTRY LAKES REALTY INC., B @RT77623298 May 29 A forgotten history that is now relived and about time it's told. Amazing contributions by women that we need to remember. See more Shelley D @SDoyle May 4 "We Lend a Hand" is a fascinating look at a forgotten/unknown part of the agricultural history of Ontario. It illustrates the hard work and the value of the work done by the amazing Farmerettes. A must-see documentary! See more George A @RT06031556 Apr 24 Our family attended a screening of We Lend of Hand at the Solina Community Centre and were thrilled to learn about the Farmerettes. The film does an excellent job of portraying the experiences of the young ladies who participated in the program; a part of the war effort that has, until now, never really been recognized. Well done! See more Read all reviews

We Lend a Hand: The Forgotten Story of Ontario Farmerettes

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