Democracy on Trial: The Morgentaler Affair
Synopsis
Paul Cowan's film captures the spirit of the legal battle over abortion waged by Dr. Henry Morgentaler in Quebec and in federal courts between 1970 and 1976. Using a combination of newsreel footage, interviews and re-enactments, this docudrama unravels the complexities of the case that began as a challenge to Canada's abortion laws and turned into a precedent-setting civil rights case.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Cowan
- Screenplay & Story
- Jefferson Lewis
- Original Title
- Democracy on Trial: The Morgentaler Affair
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Cowan
Jefferson Lewis
Paul Cowan
Department Leadership Roster
Jefferson Lewis
Writer
Paul Cowan
Editor
Paul Cowan
Director
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What is Democracy on Trial: The Morgentaler Affair about?
Paul Cowan's film captures the spirit of the legal battle over abortion waged by Dr. Henry Morgentaler in Quebec and in federal courts between 1970 and 1976. Using a combination of newsreel footage, interviews and re-enactments, this docudrama unravels the complexities of the case that began as a challenge to Canada's abortion laws and turned into a precedent-setting civil rights case.
Who directed Democracy on Trial: The Morgentaler Affair?
Democracy on Trial: The Morgentaler Affair was directed by Paul Cowan.
Who stars in Democracy on Trial: The Morgentaler Affair?
The principal cast of Democracy on Trial: The Morgentaler Affair includes Not specified.
When was Democracy on Trial: The Morgentaler Affair released and how long is it?
Democracy on Trial: The Morgentaler Affair was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 58m.