Film
Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame
1986 · 57m · Documentary
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Overview
This feature documentary traces the political career of T.C. (Tommy) Douglas, former premier of Saskatchewan and leader of the New Democratic Party, who was voted the Greatest Canadian in 2004 for his devotion to social causes, his charm and his powers of persuasion. Known as the "Father of Medicare," this one-time champion boxer and fiery preacher entered politics in the 1930s and never looked back.
Cast
Tommy Douglas
Tommy Douglas
Donald Brittain
Narrator
Carlyle King
Carlyle King
Irma Douglas
Irma Douglas
Shirley Douglas
self
Crew
- Elise SwerhoneDirector · Producer
- Donald BrittainWriter
- Adam SymanskyProducer
- Jan D'ArcyExecutive Producer
- Ches YetmanExecutive Producer
- Ian RankinEditor
Details
- Release date
- January 1, 1986
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Genres
- Documentary
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