The Back-breaking Leaf
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."
- Overview
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The Back-breaking Leaf
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 2, 1959
Runtime
0h 29m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
100%
Original Title
The Back-breaking Leaf
Production Companies
ONF | NFB
Director
Terence Macartney-Filgate
Description
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."