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. - NFB
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Louis-Joseph Papineau: The Demi-God
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 1, 1961
Runtime
0h 25m
Original Title
Louis-Joseph Papineau - Le demi-dieu
Production Companies
ONF | NFB
Director
Louis-Georges Carrier
Description
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. - NFB
