The Hecklers
An imaginative history of editorial cartooning in Canada. The documentary provides a witty take on Canada's history through the eyes of political cartoonists like Duncan Macpherson, Robert LaPalme, and Aislin (Terry Mosher). Over 50 artists' notable cartoons and their impact are explored, capturing reactions from their subjects. One cartoonist sums it up: "A picture is worth a thousand words, but a well-crafted cartoon is worth a thousand pictures." An absolute must for cartoon buffs.
- Overview
- Cast
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The Hecklers
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 1, 1975
Runtime
0h 59m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
The Hecklers
Production Companies
ONF | NFB
Director
Ian McLaren
Description
An imaginative history of editorial cartooning in Canada. The documentary provides a witty take on Canada's history through the eyes of political cartoonists like Duncan Macpherson, Robert LaPalme, and Aislin (Terry Mosher). Over 50 artists' notable cartoons and their impact are explored, capturing reactions from their subjects. One cartoonist sums it up: "A picture is worth a thousand words, but a well-crafted cartoon is worth a thousand pictures." An absolute must for cartoon buffs.
Cast
John Bassett
Himself - Former Publisher: Toronto Telegram
Bob Bierman
Himself - Cartoonist: Victoria Times
John Diefenbaker
Himself
Jean-Pierre Girerd
Himself - Cartoonist: La Presse, Montreal
Bruce Hutchison
Himself - Editor: Winnipeg Free Press
Robert Lapalme
Himself - Curator: Intl. Pavilion of Humour, Man and His World