Documentary

Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame

Name: Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame
Director: Elise Swerhone
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1986-01-01
Rating: 9.5
Cast: Tommy Douglas, Donald Brittain, Carlyle King, Irma Douglas, Shirley Douglas

9.5(2) 1/1/1986 0h 57m

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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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