Documentary
THE BACK-BREAKING LEAF
19590h 29m9.5 TMDb
Directed by Terence Macartney-Filgate
Spoiler-Free
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.".
Cast
Stanley Jackson
Commentary
Movie Vibe
Suspense5
Emotion5.4
Complexity7.4
Humor5.8
Realism8.7
Action4.2
Darkness5
Who would enjoy this
Recommended for
- ✓people who enjoy learning through film
- ✓cinephiles seeking acclaimed, highly-rated films
May not appeal to
- –those seeking nonstop action
- –those looking for narrative fiction
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