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The Art of the Possible (1978)

Directed by Peter Raymont

Documentary · 57m

This feature documentary offers a behind-the-scenes look at political decision-making in Ontario, the most populated Canadian province. A candid study of Ontario Premier Bill Davis and his Cabinet profiles the political process—a daily round of committee meetings, budget tabling, and media relations initiatives. Born into a political dynasty, Davis has the power and resources of the “big blue machine” behind him as he initiates political manoeuvres that tackle everything from unemployment to provincial-federal relations. The film reveals key aspects of Davis's political philosophy, one that kept the Conservatives in power in Ontario for 36 consecutive years.

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Cast

Pierre Elliott Trudeau Self René Lévesque Self
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Michael Cassidy Self
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Stuart Smith Self Peter Raymont Narrator (voice)
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William G. Davis Self

Crew

Director
Peter Raymont
Writer
Peter Raymont
Editor
Peter Raymont, Jeepy Macadam
Producer
Michael McKennirey

Details

Release date
1978-01-01
Runtime
57m
Genres
Documentary
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
English, French
Countries
Canada
Production
ONF | NFB