Peg Norman (born 1964 in Gambo,

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) is a

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documentary filmmaker, best known for her role in the film '' My Left Breast'', which documented her partner

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' battle with

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Background

Previously a social worker, Norman helped found and for ten years managed

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's clinic in St. John's. She ran for

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. In 2004 and 2006, she ran for the

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, as a candidate of the

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in St. John's South—Mount Pearl, but lost to

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of the

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. In 2004 and 2006, Norman placed third to Hearn. Norman is currently a small business owner in St. John's. Openly

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, Norman is the partner of social worker, filmmaker, and politician

Filmmaker

Norman's film '' My Left Breast'', documents her partner

' battle with

. The film received multiple awards and won Norman campaign funding from

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. The film also gained Norman's partner Rogers a spot on ''

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'' in 2001.

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Background

Filmmaker

Electoral record

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