Abandoned on the doorstep of a Montreal orphanage, Johanne Harrelle eventually rose to prominence as a gifted artist, actress, and one of North America's first Black models. Simply Johanne deftly explores her complex and audacious life through archival footage, interviews with loved ones and performances of her writings by three contemporary actresses. The film chronicles the journey of a magnetic and passionate woman who defied the expectations of her time.
Genre: Documentary
Stars: Abla Osman, Isoloy Katshingu, Danielle Ouimet
Crew: Nadine Valcin (Director), Ania Jamila (Producer), Josiane Blanc (Producer), Nadine Valcin (Writer), Philippe Lavalette (Cinematography), Katharine Asals (Editor)
Country: Canada
Language: Français
Studio: Sahkosh Productions
Runtime: 75 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Sep 10, 2024
IMDb: 10