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- ↑ Bill Brownstein, "Screen test; Concordia film festival presents innovative, provocative work". Montreal Gazette , May 1, 1995.
- ↑ "Toronto film audience falls for Antonia's Line". Vancouver Sun , September 18, 1995.
