Pierre Elliott Trudeau: Memoirs
Documentary
Pierre Elliott Trudeau was one of the most striking, well-spoken and controversial leaders in Canadian history. He brought with him an almost rock-star aura of popularity to office in the 1960s, marking what was known as "Trudeaumania" in Canada during one of the country's most exciting and important times. Yet Trudeau's eccentricities were regularly mistaken for arrogance and he was often considered a traitor, particularly by those who wanted to see Quebec separated from the rest of Canada. With the province rocked by terrorist bombings and the nation disturbed by civil unrest, Trudeau was determined to "put the country in its place." Through hours of archival footage and interviews with Trudeau himself, Memoirs details the story of a man who used intelligence and charisma to bring together a country that was very nearly torn apart.
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Seasons & episodes
- 1The Making of a Leader (1919-1968)The first part of this documentary series covers Trudeau's early years, from childhood to entrance into politics.
- 2The Art of Governing (1968-1972) Part 1The early years of Trudeau's premiership, marked by the October Crisis of 1970.
- 3The Art of Governing (1968-1972) Part 2The early years of Trudeau's premiership, marked by the October Crisis of 1970.
- 4Establishing a Just Society (1972-1984) Part 1The latter years of Trudeau in office.
- 5Establishing a Just Society (1972-1984) Part 2The latter years of Trudeau in office.
Details
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- English
- Network
- CBC Television
- Episodes
- 5
- Votes
- 2 on TMDB
Cast
Pierre Elliott TrudeauSelf (archive footage)
