Joseph Howe: The Tribune of Nova Scotia
Synopsis
This short drama is a portrait of Nova Scotian journalist and politician Joseph Howe (1804-1873) and his battle for freedom of press. When, in 1835, Howe was accused of seditious libel, no lawyer dared defend him. Choosing to defend himself, he addressed the jury for over 6 hours, urging jurors to leave an unshackled press as a legacy to their children. Though the judge instructed the jury to find Howe guilty, jurors took only 10 minutes to acquit him - a landmark event in the evolution of press freedom in Canada.
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- Director
- Julian Biggs
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph Schull
- Original Title
- Joseph Howe: The Tribune of Nova Scotia
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 28m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julian Biggs
Joseph Schull
John Gunn
Julian Biggs, Guy Glover
Department Leadership Roster
Julian Biggs
Producer
Julian Biggs
Director
Joseph Schull
Writer
John Gunn
Director of Photography
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What is Joseph Howe: The Tribune of Nova Scotia about?
This short drama is a portrait of Nova Scotian journalist and politician Joseph Howe (1804-1873) and his battle for freedom of press. When, in 1835, Howe was accused of seditious libel, no lawyer dared defend him. Choosing to defend himself, he addressed the jury for over 6 hours, urging jurors to leave an unshackled press as a legacy to their children. Though the judge instructed the jury to find Howe guilty, jurors took only 10 minutes to acquit him - a landmark event in the evolution of press freedom in Canada.
Who directed Joseph Howe: The Tribune of Nova Scotia?
Joseph Howe: The Tribune of Nova Scotia was directed by Julian Biggs.
Who stars in Joseph Howe: The Tribune of Nova Scotia?
The principal cast of Joseph Howe: The Tribune of Nova Scotia includes James Barron, Ursula Dapery, Henry Gamer, William Ferguson, Art Samuels.
When was Joseph Howe: The Tribune of Nova Scotia released and how long is it?
Joseph Howe: The Tribune of Nova Scotia was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 28m.