Without Precedent: The Supreme Life of Rosalie Abella
As a fierce advocate for human rights, Rosalie Abella casts a long shadow. This lively documentary explores her life and career trajectory, including her successes as an attorney and judge, culminating with her historic appointment to the Supreme Court of Canada, which made her both the first refugee and first Jewish person ever to sit on the country’s highest court. With Rosalie already being an icon and inspiration to many, this portrait also places a focus on Rosalie’s unique personality, style and love of life that carries through all that she does.
Featuring interviews with Margaret Atwood, Brian Mulroney, Joe Clark and, of course, Rosalie herself, this critically-acclaimed film from Barry Avrich is the perfect introduction to one of Canada’s most important figures.
Director
Barry Avrich
Avrich is an acclaimed documentarian whose many directing credits include Show Stopper: The Theatrical Life of Garth Drabinsky, Prosecuting Evil: The Extraordinary World of Ben Ferencz, Without Precedent: The Supreme Life of Rosalie Abella, Oscar Peterson: Black + White, for which he won a CSA, and The Road Between Us, which won TIFF’s People’s Choice Documentary Award. Avrich has authored three books, and adapted several theatrical productions for the screen.
Writer
Barry Avrich
Cast
Margaret Atwood, Rosalie Abella, Joe Clark
Producers
Barry Avrich, Mark Selby
Genre
Documentary
Interests
Biography, Social Justice & Politics, Strong Female Leads
Original Language
English