Michaëlle Jean: A Woman of Purpose
In 2005, Michaëlle Jean became the Governor General of Canada. A social activist, global citizen, and black woman, she would redefine the possibilities of that office. While her national priorities were at-risk youth, women, and Indigenous peoples, her international success came from her cultural diplomacy. 2010: the earthquake in Haiti tragically brings her back to her homeland. Michaëlle Jean: A Woman of Purpose is an intimate and sensitive portrait of the stateswoman she came to be.
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Michaëlle Jean: A Woman of Purpose
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Apr 21, 2016
Runtime
0h 52m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
30%
Original Title
Michaëlle Jean: A Woman of Purpose
Production Companies
ONF | NFB
Director
Jean-Daniel Lafond
Description
In 2005, Michaëlle Jean became the Governor General of Canada. A social activist, global citizen, and black woman, she would redefine the possibilities of that office. While her national priorities were at-risk youth, women, and Indigenous peoples, her international success came from her cultural diplomacy. 2010: the earthquake in Haiti tragically brings her back to her homeland. Michaëlle Jean: A Woman of Purpose is an intimate and sensitive portrait of the stateswoman she came to be.
