Government insurance, the 8-hour work day, government funding for the arts, and universal health care, were first introduced in Canada by Tommy Douglas. This film follows Tommy Douglas' path from 1930-1961.
Publisher:[Toronto] : Morningstar Entertainment : CBC Home Video, c2005.
General Note: For private home use only.Special feaures: Deleted scenes ; the making of Tommy ; audio commentary ; "One town for another" featurette ; "Tommy's crew" featurette ; "A set tour with Michael Therriault" featurette ; "Making of a riot" featurette ; "Made in Saskatchewan" featurette ; "Growing old gracefully" featurette.Originally broadcast on the CBC as a television mini-series.
Creation/Production Credits Note: Directory of photography, Pierre Letarte ; editor, Jackie Dzuba ; music, Rob Bryanton. PELHAM
Participant or Performer Note: Michael Therriault, Kristin Booth, Nicholas Campbell, Brent Carver, Aidan Devine, Paul Gross, Shannon Jardine, Andy Jones, Brian Markinson, Don McKellar, Robert Moloney, Jane Redlyon, RH Thomson, Ian Tracey, Matthew Walker.