Film · 1986 · Documentary
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.
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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.
5 principal cast
Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame (1986) is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The 57m documentary directed by Elise Swerhone is rated 9.5/10 by 2 viewers.
Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame was released on January 1, 1986.
Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame was directed by Elise Swerhone.
Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame has a runtime of 57 minutes.
Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame is categorized as Documentary.
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