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Anna Malenfant d'Acadie

Born in Moncton, New Brunswick in 1902, Anna Malenfant was one of French Canada’s greatest contraltos. She also earned renown as a songwriter who penned some of Quebec’s most popular songs. Her exceptional life was marked by an abiding attachment to her native Acadia. Drawing on a rich trove of Anna Malenfant’s archival material, and featuring selections from her letters and personal notebooks, this docudrama offers a compelling look at a fascinating woman.