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The Back-breaking Leaf

Directed by Terence Macartney-Filgate
1959    29m
Documentary
"The Back-breaking Leaf" exposes the grueling reality of the tobacco harvest in southwestern Ontario. As transient workers descend for a fleeting opportunity, they navigate the physical toll and fleeting nature of their labor, revealing resilience amidst hardship.
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