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The Hecklers

1975 58 min
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This documentary offers a witty and engaging view of Canada's history through the unique perspectives of its political cartoonists. Duncan Macpherson, Robert LaPalme, Aislin, and others chime in on the most notable cartoons from more than 50 artists while we also enjoy the reactions of the targets. As one cartoonist proclaims, "A picture is worth a thousand words. A cartoon, well done, is worth a thousand pictures."

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This documentary offers a witty and engaging view of Canada's history through the unique perspectives of its political cartoonists. Duncan Macpherson, Robert LaPalme, Aislin, and others chime in on the most notable cartoons from more than 50 artists while we also enjoy the reactions of the targets. As one cartoonist proclaims, "A picture is worth a thousand words. A cartoon, well done, is worth a thousand pictures."

  • director
    Ian McLaren
  • producer
    Ian McLaren
  • executive producer
    Wolf Koenig
  • script
    Ian Mayer
  • photography
    Eugene Boyko
    Gilles Gascon
    Robert Humble
    Barry Perles
    Andreas Poulsson
  • sound
    Joseph Champagne
    Claude Chevalier
    Bev Davidson
    Roger Lamoureux
    André Legault
    Jean-Guy Normandin
    Larry Sutton
  • editing
    Marie-Hélène Guillemin
  • sound editing
    John Knight
  • animation
    Pierre L'Amare
  • re-recording
    Jean-Pierre Joutel
    Richard Besse
  • narrator
    John Colicos
  • music
    Eldon Rathburn

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