Why Women Run

Why Women Run

1999
46m
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Overview

This documentary offers a glimpse into the 1997 federal election in the Halifax electoral district. Two strong female politicians, Liberal candidate Mary Clancy and NDP party leader Alexa McDonough, are caught in a tight competition in one of the most contested races in the country. Director Meredith Ralston follows the two women around the campaign trail for weeks, getting inside an election that was often described as “nasty.” Both larger than life and hungry to win, in quieter moments Clancy and McDonough reveal the strains and contradictions of their chosen careers. Why Women Run highlights the accomplishments of women in politics and the problems many women face participating in the political process.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
ONF | NFB Vision TV CBC
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date November 16, 1999
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0227815
Website Visit Site

Cast

Alexa McDonough
Alexa McDonough

Self

Mary Clancy
Mary Clancy

Self

Deborah Allen
Deborah Allen

Narrator

Key Crew

Kent Martin
Producer
Mike Mahoney
Producer
Meredith Ralston
Director
Sally Bochner
Producer
Penny Longley
Producer