Movie Description

The Back-breaking Leaf

(1959)

Overview

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."

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Original TitleThe Back-breaking Leaf

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1959-01-02

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 00h 29m

Production CompaniesONF | NFB

Genres

  • Documentary