Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame (1986)
This feature documentary traces the political career of T.C. (Tommy) Douglas, former premier of Saskatchewan and leader of the New Democratic Party, who was voted the Greatest Canadian in 2004 for his devotion to social causes, his charm and his powers of persuasion. Known as the "Father of Medicare," this one-time champion boxer and fiery preacher entered politics in the 1930s and never looked back.
Director: Elise Swerhone
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Tommy Douglas as Tommy Douglas |
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Donald Brittain as Narrator |
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Carlyle King as Carlyle King |
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Irma Douglas as Irma Douglas |
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Shirley Douglas as self |
| Directing | Elise Swerhone | Director |
| Production | Jan D'Arcy | Executive Producer |
| Production | Ches Yetman | Executive Producer |
| Production | Elise Swerhone | Producer |
| Writing | Donald Brittain | Writer |
| Crew | Ian Elkin | Cinematography |
| Crew | Charles Konowal | Cinematography |
| Crew | Zoe Dirse | Cinematography |
| Editing | Ian Rankin | Editor |
| Sound | John McCulloch | Music |
| Sound | Leon Johnson | Sound |
| Sound | Donald List | Sound |
| Sound | Jean-Guy Normandin | Sound |
| Sound | Hans Peter Strobl | Sound Mixer |
| Production | Adam Symansky | Producer |
| Sound | Raymond Vermette | Sound Editor |
| Sound | Shelley Craig | Sound Mixer |
