Louis-Joseph Papineau: The Demi-God

Drama · 1961

This short drama is a portrait of Quebec lawyer and politician Louis-Joseph Papineau (1786-1871). A proud, defiant man, skillful in parliamentary debate, and Speaker of the Lower House, his heart was with the people being pillaged by the business elite. When legislation became the instrument of private advantage, Papineau brought government to a standstill. - NFB

Starring

Georges Dufaux, Guy Provost, Julian Biggs, Guy Dufresne, Denise Provost, Jean-Louis Paris, Pierre Lemelin, Ron Alexander, Yvon Dufour

Director

Louis-Georges Carrier