Peg Norman
Encyclopedia
Peg Norman is a Canadian documentary filmmaker, best known for her role in the film My Left Breast
, which documented her partner Gerry Rogers
' battle with breast cancer
.
's clinic in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
. She ran for political office
in Newfoundland and Labrador
. In 2004 and 2006, she ran for the Canadian House of Commons
, as a candidate of the New Democratic Party
in St. John's South—Mount Pearl
, but lost to Loyola Hearn
of the Conservative Party of Canada
. In 2004 Norman received 7,989 votes to Hearn's 13,330.
, documents her partner Gerry Rogers
' battle with breast cancer
. The film received multiple awards and won Norman campaign funding from Rosie O’Donnell. The film also gained Norman's partner Rogers a spot on The Rosie O'Donnell Show
in 2005.
My Left Breast
My Left Breast is a 2002 Canadian documentary film, produced by Pope Productions and directed and filmed by filmmaker Gerry Rogers and her partner Peg Norman...
, which documented her partner Gerry Rogers
Gerry Rogers
Gerry Rogers is a Canadian documentary filmmaker and politician. She began her career with the National Film Board, and left in 1992 to form her own production company, Augusta Productions...
' battle with breast cancer
Breast cancer
Breast cancer is cancer originating from breast tissue, most commonly from the inner lining of milk ducts or the lobules that supply the ducts with milk. Cancers originating from ducts are known as ductal carcinomas; those originating from lobules are known as lobular carcinomas...
.
Background
Previously a social worker, Norman helped found and now manages the Henry MorgentalerHenry Morgentaler
Henry Morgentaler, CM is a Canadian physician and prominent pro-choice advocate who has fought numerous legal battles for that cause.-Early life:...
's clinic in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
St. John's is the capital and largest city in Newfoundland and Labrador, and is the oldest English-founded city in North America. It is located on the eastern tip of the Avalon Peninsula on the island of Newfoundland. With a population of 192,326 as of July 1, 2010, the St...
. She ran for political office
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
in Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador is the easternmost province of Canada. Situated in the country's Atlantic region, it incorporates the island of Newfoundland and mainland Labrador with a combined area of . As of April 2011, the province's estimated population is 508,400...
. In 2004 and 2006, she ran for the Canadian House of Commons
Canadian House of Commons
The House of Commons of Canada is a component of the Parliament of Canada, along with the Sovereign and the Senate. The House of Commons is a democratically elected body, consisting of 308 members known as Members of Parliament...
, as a candidate of the New Democratic Party
New Democratic Party
The New Democratic Party , commonly referred to as the NDP, is a federal social-democratic political party in Canada. The interim leader of the NDP is Nycole Turmel who was appointed to the position due to the illness of Jack Layton, who died on August 22, 2011. The provincial wings of the NDP in...
in St. John's South—Mount Pearl
St. John's South—Mount Pearl
St. John's South redirects here. For the provincial electoral district please see St. John's South St. John's South—Mount Pearl is a federal electoral district in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004.-Demographics:Ethnic groups:...
, but lost to Loyola Hearn
Loyola Hearn
Loyola Hearn, PC is the Canadian Ambassador to Ireland. He served as a Member of the Canadian House of Commons from 2000 to 2008, and as Minister of Fisheries and Oceans from February 6, 2006 to October 30, 2008....
of the Conservative Party of Canada
Conservative Party of Canada
The Conservative Party of Canada , is a political party in Canada which was formed by the merger of the Canadian Alliance and the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada in 2003. It is positioned on the right of the Canadian political spectrum...
. In 2004 Norman received 7,989 votes to Hearn's 13,330.
Filmmaker
Norman's film My Left BreastMy Left Breast
My Left Breast is a 2002 Canadian documentary film, produced by Pope Productions and directed and filmed by filmmaker Gerry Rogers and her partner Peg Norman...
, documents her partner Gerry Rogers
Gerry Rogers
Gerry Rogers is a Canadian documentary filmmaker and politician. She began her career with the National Film Board, and left in 1992 to form her own production company, Augusta Productions...
' battle with breast cancer
Breast cancer
Breast cancer is cancer originating from breast tissue, most commonly from the inner lining of milk ducts or the lobules that supply the ducts with milk. Cancers originating from ducts are known as ductal carcinomas; those originating from lobules are known as lobular carcinomas...
. The film received multiple awards and won Norman campaign funding from Rosie O’Donnell. The film also gained Norman's partner Rogers a spot on The Rosie O'Donnell Show
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
The Rosie O'Donnell Show is an Emmy Award-winning American daytime television talk show hosted and produced by actress and comedian Rosie O'Donnell. It aired for six seasons from 1996 to 2002...
in 2005.