Louis-Joseph Papineau: The Demi-God
8.0/10
January 1, 1961
25 minutes
Louis-Georges Carrier
Overview
This short drama is a portrait of Quebec lawyer and politician Louis-Joseph Papineau (1786-1871). A proud, defiant man, skillful in parliamentary debate, and Speaker of the Lower House, his heart was with the people being pillaged by the business elite. When legislation became the instrument of private advantage, Papineau brought government to a standstill. - NFB
Movie Details
Release Date
January 1, 1961
Runtime
25 minutes
Director
Louis-Georges Carrier
Rating
8.0/10
Production Companies
ONF | NFB
