My Left Breast - Gerry Rogers

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Gerry Rogers | Terre Nash | Paul Pope

Gerry Rogers - Director
Gerry Rogers began her film career in 1982 at the National Film Board's Studio D in Montreal. In 1992 she returned to her native Newfoundland and founded Augusta Productions. Among the many films she has produced include the internationally award-winning To a Safer Place. Her directorial credits include the NFB/CBC co-production After The Montreal Massacre, the internationally award winning Vienna Tribunal, and Kathleen Shannon: on film, feminism, and other dreams.

Gerry's latest film, My Left Breast is an intimate and starkly honest portrayal of her struggle with breast cancer, from post mastectomy, through chemotherapy and radiation. Filmed mostly by her partner Peggy and herself, through tears, humour and courage she opens her body, heart and soul to the camera.

Terre Nash - Editor
Terre Nash's first film, If You Love This Planet, not only won her an OSCAR®, but had the singular distinction of being labeled political propaganda by the United States Department of Justice. Opposition to the ruling led all the way to the U. S. Supreme Court and finally culminated in a U.S. Congressional Hearing on free speech. After a 7-year battle Nash came face-to-face with the men who had accused her of being a foreign agent. Nash's journey to Washington to testify in front of the Congressional Committee, was itself made into a film by the CBC, If You Love Free Speech: An Unguided Tour Through the Twilight Zone.

After a serious horse riding accident in New Zealand while filming her documentary, Who's Counting? Marilyn Waring on Sex, Lies and Global Economics, Nash recovered by editing the films of other directors. Most recently, she cut Martin Lavut's 2-part series on human genetics After Darwin, then co-wrote and co-edited the part CBC series Niagara Falls, produced by Galafilm. Terre's films, many made while freelancing with the National Film Board's Studio D, have garnered over two dozen international awards. The most recent film she has edited is My Left Breast, Gerry Rogers' ordeal with breast cancer.

Paul Pope - Producer
Paul Pope is a filmmaker living in St. John's, Newfoundland. He has produced many feature films, including, Extraordinary Visitor, Secret Nation, and Welcome to Canada (Associate Producer 1987). He is currently producing the feature Rare Birds, which started shooting in October 2000. As well, he has produced a number of documentaries and short films including: My Left Breast, The Plumber's Waltz, Congratulations, (a Prelude film for the Toronto Film Festival), Rock Choral, Eye of the Storm In Caribou Country, and Lend Me Your Ears.

Paul has been active in the Newfoundland film community for many years. He has been involved in countless television, commercial and feature productions as a First Assistant Director, Producer, or Mentor. A member of The Newfoundland Independent Film Cooperative (Nifco) since its inception, Paul continues to play an integral role in the development of a vibrant film and video scene. Many filmmakers have benefited from his generosity and extensive knowledge of the industry.

My Left Breast © Pope Productions Ltd.