Portia White: Think On Me

Biography of Nova Scotia born contralto Portia White, who in the 1940' and 50's was often compared to the American Marian Anderson, covering her singing and teaching careers. Uses archival film and TV footage, excerpts from recordings, and interviews with family, friends, pupils and her accompanist, to portray a talented, dignified woman, her career shortened by mismanagement and ill health, but who left an important heritage that is remembered by those who knew her.

Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
50 mins
Status
Finished
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Type
Movie
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
50 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
Jan 1, 2000
Season
2000
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0
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0
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0
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Genres
Documentary, Music
Country
CA

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Biography of Nova Scotia born contralto Portia White, who in the 1940' and 50's was often compared to the American Marian Anderson, covering her singing and teaching careers. Uses archival film and TV footage, excerpts from recordings, and interviews with family, friends, pupils and her accompanist, to portray a talented, dignified woman, her career shortened by mismanagement and ill health, but who left an important heritage that is remembered by those who knew her.

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Japanese

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