Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame

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Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame (1986)

Directed by Elise Swerhone

Documentary · 57m

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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Cast

Tommy Douglas Tommy Douglas Donald Brittain Narrator
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Carlyle King Carlyle King
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Irma Douglas Irma Douglas Shirley Douglas self

Crew

Director
Elise Swerhone
Writer
Donald Brittain
Editor
Ian Rankin
Producer
Elise Swerhone, Adam Symansky

Details

Release date
1986-01-01
Runtime
57m
Genres
Documentary
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
English
Countries
Canada
Production
ONF | NFB