The Back-breaking Leaf

Here is a graphic picture of the tobacco harvest in southwestern Ontario. At the end of July, transient field workers move in for a brief bonanza when the plant is ripe. The tobacco harvesters call it "the back-breaking leaf."

Average Score : 100

Status: Released

Release Date: 1959-01-02

Geners Documentary

Production Companies ONF | NFB

Production Countries Canada,

Run time: 29 minutes

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