The Right Candidate for Rosedale
Synopsis
This short documentary records Anne Cools’ 1978 run for the Liberal Party nomination in Rosedale, one of Toronto's largest and socially most diverse federal ridings. The film records her bid for political power, and explains the nomination contest, a basic step in the Canadian electoral process. Because she was competing against the Liberal Party's preferred candidate, the nomination battle in Rosedale turned into one of the most innovative and fascinating in the history of Canadian politics.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anne Henderson, Bonnie Sherr Klein
- Original Title
- The Right Candidate for Rosedale
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 32m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anne Henderson, Bonnie Sherr Klein
Pierre Letarte
Anne Henderson
Margaret Pettigrew, Bonnie Sherr Klein, Kathleen Shannon
Department Leadership Roster
Margaret Pettigrew
Producer
Bonnie Sherr Klein
Producer
Pierre Letarte
Director of Photography
Anne Henderson
Director
Anne Henderson
Editor
Bonnie Sherr Klein
Director
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What is The Right Candidate for Rosedale about?
This short documentary records Anne Cools’ 1978 run for the Liberal Party nomination in Rosedale, one of Toronto's largest and socially most diverse federal ridings. The film records her bid for political power, and explains the nomination contest, a basic step in the Canadian electoral process. Because she was competing against the Liberal Party's preferred candidate, the nomination battle in Rosedale turned into one of the most innovative and fascinating in the history of Canadian politics.
Who directed The Right Candidate for Rosedale?
The Right Candidate for Rosedale was directed by Anne Henderson, Bonnie Sherr Klein.
Who stars in The Right Candidate for Rosedale?
The principal cast of The Right Candidate for Rosedale includes Bronwyn Drainie, Anne Cools, John Robert Evans, Pierre Elliott Trudeau.
When was The Right Candidate for Rosedale released and how long is it?
The Right Candidate for Rosedale was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 32m.