The Nineties

Made to mark the Women’s Suffrage Centennial in 1993, this documentary features seven women in their 90s. By telling their own personal stories, the women give an insight into NZ history in the 1900s. The women speak frankly about their lives, with often very moving stories of losing boyfriends and family members to the world wars, having small children die from illnesses that would now be easily treatable, getting married with no knowledge of the facts of life, and dealing with illegitimate babies from liaisons with American soldiers.

I don’t feel old, not actually. My movements are old I know, but my body doesn’t feel it. My body feels quite young.

– Margaret Dean, 92

Key Cast & Crew

Vincent Burke

Producer

Annie Collins

Editor

Monique Oomen

Director, Interviewer

Lorraine Englebretsen

Sound

Ian Masterton

Sound

Wayne Vinten

Camera