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.
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Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame, Elise Swerhone, provided by the National Film Board of Canada
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Credits
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directorElise Swerhone
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producerAdam SymanskyElise Swerhone
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executive producerChes YetmanJan D'Arcy
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scriptDonald Brittain
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narratorDonald Brittain
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cinematographyIan ElkinCharles KonowalZoe Dirse
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soundLeon JohnsonDonald ListJean-Guy Normandin
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editingIan Rankin
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sound editingRaymond Vermette
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sound mixerHans Peter StroblShelley Craig
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musicJohn McCulloch
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