A Man of Conscience
“The life of one man whose actions wove a strand of compassion and morality into the fabric of Canada”
Synopsis
The story of Morris Saxe, one man whose actions left their mark not only on the business and agricultural life of Ontario, but on the conscience of Canada. The determination and generosity that made Saxe "a man of conscience" are examined through the eyes of his grandson. Born in 1878, Saxe founded the Federated Jewish Farmers of Ontario. He rescued 79 Jewish orphans from Europe and brought them to Canada.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2003
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cayle Chernin
- Screenplay & Story
- David Fleishman
- Original Title
- A Man of Conscience
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 24m
- Production Studios
- CBC, Vision TV
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cayle Chernin
David Fleishman
Bahman Keybakhi
David Fleishman
Department Leadership Roster
Cayle Chernin
Director
David Fleishman
Writer
Bahman Keybakhi
Editor
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What is A Man of Conscience about?
The story of Morris Saxe, one man whose actions left their mark not only on the business and agricultural life of Ontario, but on the conscience of Canada. The determination and generosity that made Saxe "a man of conscience" are examined through the eyes of his grandson. Born in 1878, Saxe founded the Federated Jewish Farmers of Ontario. He rescued 79 Jewish orphans from Europe and brought them to Canada.
Who directed A Man of Conscience?
A Man of Conscience was directed by Cayle Chernin.
Who stars in A Man of Conscience?
The principal cast of A Man of Conscience includes David Fleishman.
When was A Man of Conscience released and how long is it?
A Man of Conscience was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 24m.