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Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame

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Calorie Rating: 80
Released: 1986-01-01
Running Time: 57 Minutes
Homepage: https://www.nfb.ca/film/tommy_douglas_keeper_of_the_flame/


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.

Director / Directors



Cast

Tommy Douglas
Character: Tommy Douglas
Donald Brittain
Character: Narrator
Carlyle King
Character: Carlyle King

Shirley Douglas
Character: Shirley Douglas
Irma Douglas
Character: Irma Douglas


Production and Crew

Jan D'Arcy
Executive Producer
Ches Yetman
Executive Producer

Ian Elkin
Cinematography

Charles Konowal
Cinematography
Zoe Dirse
Cinematography

Raymond Vermette
Sound Editor
Shelley Craig
Sound Mixer