Flora: Scenes from a Leadership Convention
Synopsis
This feature documentary offers an incisive look at Canadian politics at the 1976 Progressive Conservative Party leadership convention. Cape Bretoner Flora MacDonald is campaigning for the Party’s leadership, the first woman to do so. We follow MacDonald behind the scenes as she works with her staff to prepare policy, speeches, and strategies to win the race. We also get a glimpse of MacDonald’s sprightly and upbeat attitude as she puts her best foot forward in front of voters, media, and the Party’s elite.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Raymont
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Raymont
- Original Title
- Flora: Scenes from a Leadership Convention
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Raymont
Peter Raymont
Peter Raymont
Michael McKennirey, Arthur Hammond, Roman Kroitor
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Raymont
Director
Peter Raymont
Editor
Michael McKennirey
Producer
Peter Raymont
Writer
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What is Flora: Scenes from a Leadership Convention about?
This feature documentary offers an incisive look at Canadian politics at the 1976 Progressive Conservative Party leadership convention. Cape Bretoner Flora MacDonald is campaigning for the Party’s leadership, the first woman to do so. We follow MacDonald behind the scenes as she works with her staff to prepare policy, speeches, and strategies to win the race. We also get a glimpse of MacDonald’s sprightly and upbeat attitude as she puts her best foot forward in front of voters, media, and the Party’s elite.
Who directed Flora: Scenes from a Leadership Convention?
Flora: Scenes from a Leadership Convention was directed by Peter Raymont.
Who stars in Flora: Scenes from a Leadership Convention?
The principal cast of Flora: Scenes from a Leadership Convention includes Not specified.
When was Flora: Scenes from a Leadership Convention released and how long is it?
Flora: Scenes from a Leadership Convention was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 58m.