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