A six part documentary series which seeks to explore the role Canada's foreign policy has played in the international arena since the post-World War II era.
Comfort and Indifference is a documentary that delves into the history of French-Canadian nationalism and the Quebec separatist movement. It explores the political history of Quebec, including the rise of the Parti Québécois and their push for Quebec sovereignty. The film examines the cultural identity of Quebec and the nationalist separatist sentiments within the province. Through interviews and archival footage, Comfort and Indifference provides an in-depth look at the challenges and complexities of Quebec's nationalist movements.
The Champions, Part 3: The Final Battle is a documentary film that provides a thorough account of the culminating battle of The Champions. It explores the political history surrounding the conflict and delves into the backdrop of nationalist separatism in Quebec, Canada.
This feature documentary retraces the century of haggling by successive federal and provincial governments to agree on a formula to bring home the Canadian Constitution from England. This film concentrates on the politicking and lobbying that finally led to its patriation in 1982. Five prime ministers had failed before Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau took up the challenge in the early 1970s. Principal players in this documentary are federal Minister of Justice Jean Chrétien, Prime Minister Trudeau, 10 provincial premiers and a host of journalists, politicians, lawyers, and diplomats on both sides of the Atlantic.
A documentary which revisits the Quebec referendum of May 20, 1980, looking at both the Non/No and Oui/Yes sides.
Canadian director Catherine Annau's debut work is a documentary about the legacy of Pierre Trudeau, the long-running Prime Minister of Canada, who governed during the 1970s. The film focuses particularly on Trudeau's goal of creating a thoroughly bilingual nation. Annau interviews eight people in their mid-30s on both sides of the linguistic divide. One tells of her life growing up in a community of hard-core Quebec separatists, while another, a yuppie from Toronto, recalls believing as a child that people in Montreal got drunk and had sex all day long. Annau has all of the interviewees discuss how Trudeau's policies affected their lives and their perceptions of the other side, in this issue that strikes to the heart of Canada's national identity.
President Bill Clinton and First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton discuss life in the White House as they lead a tour of the residence. Also: the arrival of the Blue Room Christmas tree, and a Presidential message of thanks.
From coast to coast, from St. John's, Newfoundland to Vancouver, British Columbia, Jacques Godbout films a documentary chronicle of the political turnaround that was to follow the Meech Lake Accord. Following the Meech referendum, Quebec and Canada found themselves at an impasse after a long and ultimately fruitless negotiation, various social and political actors spoke out. Their comments, linked to film clips on the lives of important Canadian politicians (Sir Georges-Étienne Cartier, John A. Macdonald, Louis-Joseph Papineau...), draw parallels between the speeches of yesterday and those of the post-Meech era.
High Wire is a captivating documentary that takes viewers inside the intense and high-stakes world of United Nations diplomats in the Middle East. With a focus on mission-critical moments and delicate diplomacy, the film provides an up-close look at the challenges, triumphs, and sacrifices of these dedicated individuals. Amidst the backdrop of the Iraq war and volatile relations, High Wire delves into the complexities and tensions that diplomats navigate to maintain peace and resolve crises.
This documentary is about the conservation ethic in Canada that led to the national parks systems around the world. Includes interviews with the then-Minister of Natural Resources, Jean Chretien.
Referendum: Take 2 is a documentary that delves into the events surrounding the second Quebec referendum in 1995, exploring the political climate, national unity, and the implications of Quebec separatism. It provides an in-depth analysis of the independence movement and its impact on Canadian history.
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