The Road to Patriation (1982)

Cast

• Alan Maitland - Narrator (voice)
• Pierre Elliott Trudeau - Self (archive footage)
• Jean Chrétien - Self (archive footage)

Screenplay

• Robert A. Duncan

Keywords

canada, political history

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Road to Patriation about?

This feature documentary retraces the century of haggling by successive federal and provincial governments to agree on a formula to bring home the Canadian Constitution from England. This film concentrates on the politicking and lobbying that finally led to its patriation in 1982. Five prime ministers had failed before Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau took up the challenge in the early 1970s. Principal players in this documentary are federal Minister of Justice Jean Chrétien, Prime Minister Trudeau, 10 provincial premiers and a host of journalists, politicians, lawyers, and diplomats on both sides of the Atlantic.

Who directed The Road to Patriation?

The Road to Patriation was directed by Robert A. Duncan.

Who stars in The Road to Patriation?

The Road to Patriation stars Alan Maitland, Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Jean Chrétien.

How long is The Road to Patriation?

The Road to Patriation has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).

What genre is The Road to Patriation?

The Road to Patriation is a Documentary film.

Where was The Road to Patriation produced?

The Road to Patriation was produced in Canada.