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Louis-Joseph Papineau: The Demi-God

This short drama is a portrait of Quebec lawyer and politician Louis-Joseph Papineau (1786-1871). A proud, defiant man, skillful in parliamentary debate, and Speaker of the Lower House, his heart was with the people being pillaged by the business elite. When legislation became the instrument of private advantage, Papineau brought government to a standstill.
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This short drama is a portrait of Quebec lawyer and politician Louis-Joseph Papineau (1786-1871). A proud, defiant man, skillful in parliamentary debate, and Speaker of the Lower House, his heart was with the people being pillaged by the business elite. When legislation became the instrument of private advantage, Papineau brought government to a standstill.

Politics and Government - Canada History - Canada - Pre-1867 All subjects
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  • director
    Louis-Georges Carrier
  • producer
    Julian Biggs
  • executive producer
    Guy Glover
  • script
    Guy Dufresne
  • photography
    Georges Dufaux
  • sound
    Joseph Champagne
  • editing
    David Mayerovitch
  • sound editing
    Pierre Lemelin
  • re-recording
    Ron Alexander
  • music
    Joan Edward
  • cast
    Pierre Boucher
    Jean Duceppe
    Yvon Dufour
    Jean Gascon
    Jean Lajeunesse
    Jean-Louis Paris
    Denise Provost
    Guy Provost
    Mia Riddez
    Louis Tuverne

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Ages 11 to 18
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History - Canada under British Rule (1764-1867) History and Citizenship Education - Culture and Currents of Thought (1500-present) History and Citizenship Education - Official Powers and Countervailing Powers (1608-present) History and Citizenship Education - Struggles in the British Colony (1791-1850)

Consider the title of the film; what is its significance? Is this an accurate representation of him? Describe the perspectives that are held of Upper and Lower Canada during the time this film was set. Religion is a significant theme in this film. Research the role of Roman Catholicism in Quebec and comment on its role in French Canadian culture. What roles do social and economic issues have in the politics of this time? Research the legacy of Papineau in Quebec. Explain whether this makes the title of the film fitting.

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