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.
Elise Swerhone
Director
Donald Brittain
Writer
Tommy Douglas
Tommy Douglas
Donald Brittain
Narrator
Carlyle King
Carlyle King
Irma Douglas
Irma Douglas
Shirley Douglas
self
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The Corporation76%
I Am Heath Ledger74%
Sidney70%
The Class of ‘9271%
John Candy: I Like Me79%
In the Realms of the Unreal71%
Unknown Number: The High School Catfish67%
The Cheshire Murders65%
The House I Live In75%
Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story62%
Girl Rising70%
49 Up73%
Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me85%
Sherman's March65%
Katy Perry: Part of Me71%
EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert82%
Public Speaking70%
STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie78%
McQueen74%
