Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame

10.0
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Run time: 57 min
  • Premiere: 1986. January 1.

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

Tommy Douglas

Carlyle King

Carlyle King

Shirley Douglas

Shirley Douglas

Irma Douglas

Irma Douglas

Crew

Ian Elkin

Cinematography

Charles Konowal

Cinematography

Zoe Dirse

Cinematography

Directing

Elise Swerhone

Director

Editing

Ian Rankin

Editor

Production

Jan D'Arcy

Executive Producer

Ches Yetman

Executive Producer

Elise Swerhone

Producer

Adam Symansky

Producer

Writing

Tommy Douglas

Tommy Douglas

Carlyle King

Carlyle King

Shirley Douglas

Shirley Douglas

Irma Douglas

Irma Douglas