In Bed with an Elephant
1987, English. Directed by Kent Martin.
A retrospective look at the relationship between Canada's prime ministers and America's presidents
This feature documentary provides a gripping retrospective of United States-Canada relationships through a study of successive presidents and prime ministers. Using archival film footage, it demonstrates that Canadian prime ministers, from John A. Macdonald down, all began their tenures by making overtures to their American counterparts. Attitudes and outcomes have varied widely. The almost comic antipathy between Kennedy and Diefenbaker, for instance, is as palpable here as is the folksy camaraderie of Reagan and Mulroney. Part four of Reckoning: The Political Economy of Canada series.
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- Released
- 30 October 1987
- Country
- Canada
- Written by
- James Laxer, Kent Martin
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In Bed with an Elephant: quick answers
What should I watch before In Bed with an Elephant?
Watch Riding the Tornado (1986), Shift Change (1986), and The Rise and Fall of American Business Culture (1987) first.
What comes after In Bed with an Elephant?
Next in the series: At the Crossroads (1987).
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In Bed with an Elephant runs 60 minutes (1h 0m).
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In Bed with an Elephant isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like In Bed with an Elephant?
If you liked In Bed with an Elephant, try Trainwreck: Mayor of Mayhem, The Corporation, Looking for Richard.
Who directed In Bed with an Elephant?
In Bed with an Elephant (1987) was directed by Kent Martin and stars James Laxer.