Why Women Run
Synopsis
This documentary offers a glimpse into the 1997 federal election in the Halifax electoral district. Two strong female politicians, Liberal candidate Mary Clancy and NDP party leader Alexa McDonough, are caught in a tight competition in one of the most contested races in the country. Director Meredith Ralston follows the two women around the campaign trail for weeks, getting inside an election that was often described as “nasty.” Both larger than life and hungry to win, in quieter moments Clancy and McDonough reveal the strains and contradictions of their chosen careers. Why Women Run highlights the accomplishments of women in politics and the problems many women face participating in the political process.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Atlantic Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Meredith Ralston
- Original Score
- Chris Crilly
- Original Title
- Why Women Run
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 46m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB, Vision TV, CBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Meredith Ralston
Chris Crilly
Dean Brousseau
Markham Cook
Sally Bochner, Penny Longley, Kent Martin, Mike Mahoney
Department Leadership Roster
Dean Brousseau
Director of Photography
Sally Bochner
Producer
Penny Longley
Producer
Markham Cook
Editor
Kent Martin
Producer
Mike Mahoney
Producer
Meredith Ralston
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Why Women Run.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Why Women Run
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What is Why Women Run about?
This documentary offers a glimpse into the 1997 federal election in the Halifax electoral district. Two strong female politicians, Liberal candidate Mary Clancy and NDP party leader Alexa McDonough, are caught in a tight competition in one of the most contested races in the country. Director Meredith Ralston follows the two women around the campaign trail for weeks, getting inside an election that was often described as “nasty.” Both larger than life and hungry to win, in quieter moments Clancy and McDonough reveal the strains and contradictions of their chosen careers. Why Women Run highlights the accomplishments of women in politics and the problems many women face participating in the political process.
Who directed Why Women Run?
Why Women Run was directed by Meredith Ralston.
Who stars in Why Women Run?
The principal cast of Why Women Run includes Alexa McDonough, Mary Clancy, Deborah Allen.
When was Why Women Run released and how long is it?
Why Women Run was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Why Women Run?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Why Women Run was composed by Chris Crilly.