The Back-breaking Leaf

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0h 29m

January 2, 1959

Documentary

Overview

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."

Status

Released

Production Companies

ONF | NFB

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Top Cast

Stanley Jackson

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