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Where to Watch Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame (1986)

Name: Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1986-01-01
Duration: 57 min

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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.

Documentary 57 min

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Cast

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