Louis-Joseph Papineau: The Demi-God
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.
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The History Makers1959 - 1964 3 editionsFrom the most intrepid explorers to the fathers of Confederation, this series of 17 half-hour episodes tells the compelling early history of our great country.
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directorLouis-Georges Carrier
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producerJulian Biggs
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executive producerGuy Glover
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scriptGuy Dufresne
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photographyGeorges Dufaux
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soundJoseph Champagne
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editingDavid Mayerovitch
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sound editingPierre Lemelin
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re-recordingRon Alexander
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musicJoan Edward
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castPierre BoucherJean DuceppeYvon DufourJean GasconJean LajeunesseJean-Louis ParisDenise ProvostGuy ProvostMia RiddezLouis Tuverne
Consider the title of the film; what is its significance? Is this an accurate representation of him? Describe the perspectives that are held of Upper and Lower Canada during the time this film was set. Religion is a significant theme in this film. Research the role of Roman Catholicism in Quebec and comment on its role in French Canadian culture. What roles do social and economic issues have in the politics of this time? Research the legacy of Papineau in Quebec. Explain whether this makes the title of the film fitting.
