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By Woman's Hand

8.0199459mMovieDocumentary

In 1920 a group of young Montreal women artists formed the nucleus of what would later become known as the Beaver Hall Hill Group. Members recount how they created an artistic environment of mutual support that lasted for more than three decades.

DirectorPepita Ferrari
WriterErna Buffie
ProducersMerit Jensen-Carr·Pepita Ferrari

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Cast · Directed by Pepita Ferrari

KNKate Nelligan
Kate Nelligan
Self - Narrator (voice)
EDEllen David
Ellen David
Prudence Heward (voice)
JWJane Wheeler
Jane Wheeler
Anne Savage (voice)
AFAlan Fawcett
Alan Fawcett
A.Y. Jackson (voice)
CA
Carl Alacchi
MB
Manon Beaudoin
JC
Jane Churchill
DF
Diorvette Foster Ford
RH
Ray Heuval
JJ
Jennifer Jensen
KJ
Kimberly Jensen
ZR
Zoey Rey-Preston

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By Woman's Hand — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams By Woman's Hand?

By Woman's Hand is streaming on NFB in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is By Woman's Hand on Netflix?

No, By Woman's Hand is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on NFB.

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By Woman's Hand is available to stream free (with ads) on NFB in Canada.