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The Best Time of My Life: Portraits of Women in Mid-life

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An upbeat, positive film about a group of women dealing with mid-life and menopause. The women come from a wide range of backgrounds, careers and lifestyles. Some are married; some are divorced. Interviews alternate with sequences showing the women both at home and in the workplace. Based on the women's experiences, the film effectively dispels popular myths and fears about life during and after menopause.

1985, 58 min 35 s

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    National Film Board of Canada
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Red Ribbon Award - Category: Women's World
Itinerant - American Film and Video Festival
June 18 to 23 1987, New York - USA

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