Dief!
This documentary short is a portrait of Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party and 13th prime minister of Canada, John George Diefenbaker (1895-1979). Diefenbaker's political career spanned 6 decades. When he died in 1979, his state funeral and final train trip west became more a celebration of life than a victory for death.
Cast: John Diefenbaker, Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Brian Mulroney
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Dief!
This documentary short is a portrait of Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party and 13th prime minister of Canada, John George Diefenbaker (1895-1979). Diefenbaker's political career spanned 6 decades. When he died in 1979, his state funeral and final train trip west became more a celebration of life than a victory for death.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- William Canning
- Producers
- William Canning, Mark Zannis, Barrie Howells
- Studio
- ONF | NFB
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
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