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Hecklers, The

Synopsis
Animation film viewing Canada’s history as seen by political cartoonists. Includes the cartoons of more than fifty Canadian artists, commentary by contemporary cartoonists including Duncan Macpherson, Robert LaPalme, Aislin (Terry Mosher) and others, and reactions from leading politicians.
Language
English
Country
Canada
Medium
Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 59 min.
Technical information
Black-and-white / Sound
Year of production
1985
Availability
OUT OF DISTRIBUTION
Uses
Fine arts courses covering techniques of caricature; media studies/political communication course, Canadian studies courses.*
Subjects
Art; History; Politics & government
Keywords
Canada; cartoons; history; political cartoons; politics

Credits

Director
Ian McLaren
Producer
Ian McLaren; Wolf Koenig

Distribution Formats

Type
Film
Format
16mm

Distributor

Name

Canada House Film & Video Library

Notes
closed down 1993

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