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We Lend a Hand: The Forgotten Story of Ontario Farmerettes

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The true and forgotten story of the Ontario Farm Service Force. It put 40,000 volunteer teenage girls to work between 1941 and 1952, arriving from different parts of Ontario and Quebec to many locations in Southwestern Ontario. They were called The Farmerettes. Their job: to ensure critical food production during the most perilous period of modern history.

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Rachel Ho POV Magazine Nov 30
'We Lend a Hand: The Forgotten Story of Ontario Farmerettes' honours the young women who answered the call of duty during WWII, and along the way, offers viewers a poignant retrospective of a bygone era. Go to Full Review
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Lacie P @Lacie50 1d I recently saw this documentary without really knowing what is was going to be. It was an afternoon with girlfriends that turned into inspiration, laughter and at times, tears. I had never heard of Farmerettes and after seeing the film I couldn’t understand why. Living in Ontario and knowing this was a huge part of our Canadian History it would have been nice to hear these stories of what these young girls did to help in a time of war and uncertainty. Doing their part to help bring food to families. What an inspiration this could have been to me in high school history class I will share this story with my daughters for sure. So they can find their own strength and inspiration through these amazing woman. I loved being a part of the stories shared in the film. I especially enjoyed speaking with Bonnie on the phone and still hearing the joy and excitement in her voice when speaking about the women and all the things that are still to come. See more Sharman H @SHowes Dec 4 We Lend A Hand is an outstanding documentary . Colin Field has brought to life to Bonnie Sitters story of the Farmerettes . He has chronicled Bonnie’s journey to answer the question of a mystery photograph . This is a part of Canadian history that all school kids in Canada should know about . These women left their comfortable homes and came to work on farm to help feed others . A fabulous film . See more Kate M @katemusgrove Dec 4 "We Lend A Hand" is one of the finest documentaries I have seen. It is moving and funny, and it perfectly captures a part of Canadian history that most people are unaware of. The interviews are fantastic, and the historical photos, letters and footage are interwoven beautifully. This should be required viewing for all Canadians. It will certainly spark warm and insightful conversations across generations — I can’t wait to share it with my mother-in-law. See more Cole J Dec 3 A fantastic film that covers rich aspects of human history that are not explored on the big screen often enough. We Lend A Hand: The Forgotten Story Of Ontario Farmerettes is an insightful and empathetic documentary that is wonderfully directed. Highly recommended! See more Brenda C Dec 3 A must see part of Canadian History. My Mom was a Farmerette and it’s so wonderful to see them celebrated this way. See more Felipe L Nov 29 It's a wonderful piece of Canadian History. A film made out of heart. It's compelling, humorous and emotional all at the same time. Go and see it. You won't regret it! See more Read all reviews
We Lend a Hand: The Forgotten Story of Ontario Farmerettes

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Synopsis The true and forgotten story of the Ontario Farm Service Force. It put 40,000 volunteer teenage girls to work between 1941 and 1952, arriving from different parts of Ontario and Quebec to many locations in Southwestern Ontario. They were called The Farmerettes. Their job: to ensure critical food production during the most perilous period of modern history.
Director
Colin Field
Producer
Colin Field
Screenwriter
Colin Field
Production Co
Albireo Films
Genre
Documentary, History
Original Language
English
Runtime
49m