William Lyon Mackenzie: A Friend to His Country
1961
28 min
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This documentary short is a portrait of Scottish-born journalist, politician, and rebellion leader William Lyon McKenzie. The first mayor of Toronto, he was an important leader during the 1837 Upper Canada Rebellion. This film portrays his election, his later defeat, his exile, and his fight for responsible government.
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This documentary short is a portrait of Scottish-born journalist, politician, and rebellion leader William Lyon McKenzie. The first mayor of Toronto, he was an important leader during the 1837 Upper Canada Rebellion. This film portrays his election, his later defeat, his exile, and his fight for responsible government.
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directorJulian Biggs
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producerJulian Biggs
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castDouglas RainKate ReidHenry RamerGrace McNairCharles PalmerEd McGibbonAnthony TremblayGeorges ToupinChris WigginsTom KneeboneJohn RaskinBasil FitzgibbonRoger MarshallEugène JousseEric Matheson
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history advisorMaurice CarelessGuy Frégault
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photographyJohn Gunn
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scriptJoseph Schull
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soundLeo O'DonnellGeorge Croll
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art directorEarl Preston
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production managerRobert Baylis
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assistant directorStuart Baker
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sound editorSidney Pearson
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sound mixGeorge Croll
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music editorJoan Edward
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wardrobePhilippa Wingfield
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makeupRobert Rybka
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continuityYolande Stewart
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assistant designerMichael Devine
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executive producerGuy Glover
Education
Ages 11 to 18
History - Canada under British Rule (1764-1867)
History and Citizenship Education - Civil Rights and Freedoms
History and Citizenship Education - Culture and Currents of Thought (1500-present)
History and Citizenship Education - Imperialism and Colonization (1800s-1900s)
Research the causes of the 1832 Rebellion. William Lyon Mackenzie has often been seen as a radical in Canada; how accurate is this description? Consider viewing the following films at the same time: Lord Durham, Louis-Joseph Papineau: The Demi-God, William Lyon Mackenzie: A Friend to His Country and Robert Baldwin: A Matter of Principle. Organize a class debate with each group representing one of these politicians.
