Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame
1986, English. Directed by Elise Swerhone.
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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- 0h 57m
- Post-credits
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- English
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- 1 January 1986
- Country
- Canada
- Written by
- Donald Brittain
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Who directed Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame?
Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame (1986) was directed by Elise Swerhone and stars Tommy Douglas, Donald Brittain, Carlyle King.