What people are calling PMS

This film explores the confusion and negativity surrounding the subject of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS). Based on the premise that premenstrual changes are normal rather than an illness, the film provides health information and presents some of the positive aspects of the premenstrual phase. Featured are women who speak candidly about their experiences of PMS.

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Credits

director

Haida Paul

co-producer

Barbara Janes

Jennifer Torrance

production company

ONF | NFB

Duration

00:28:05:00

Production places

Canada

Production dates

1987

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

316293

Language

English

Subject categories

Short films

Short films → Short films - Canada

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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Canada, 1987

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