Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame

Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame

1986
57m
10.0

10.0/10

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Documentary
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.

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Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
ONF | NFB
Production Countries
Canada
Spoken Languages
English

Keywords

canada saskatchewan canadian politics inspirational factual admiring hopeful

Quick Facts

Release Date January 1, 1986
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0224270
Website Visit Site

Cast

Tommy Douglas
Tommy Douglas

Tommy Douglas

Donald Brittain
Donald Brittain

Narrator

Carlyle King
Carlyle King

Carlyle King

Irma Douglas
Irma Douglas

Irma Douglas

Shirley Douglas
Shirley Douglas

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Key Crew

Elise Swerhone
Director
Jan D'Arcy
Executive Producer
Ches Yetman
Executive Producer
Elise Swerhone
Producer
Donald Brittain
Writer
Adam Symansky
Producer