A Man of Conscience (1997)
The life of one man whose actions wove a strand of compassion and morality into the fabric of Canada
The story of Morris Saxe, one man whose actions left their mark not only on the business and agricultural life of Ontario, but on the conscience of Canada. The determination and generosity that made Saxe "a man of conscience" are examined through the eyes of his grandson. Born in 1878, Saxe founded the Federated Jewish Farmers of Ontario. He rescued 79 Jewish orphans from Europe and brought them to Canada.
Director: Cayle Chernin
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 24 min
Release Date: January 24, 1997
Cast
- David Fleishman - On-Camera Narrator
Screenplay
Editing: Bahman Keybakhi
Production: CBC, Vision TV
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
historical figure, canadian history, jewish history
More Films by Director: Cayle Chernin
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Man of Conscience about?
- The story of Morris Saxe, one man whose actions left their mark not only on the business and agricultural life of Ontario, but on the conscience of Canada. The determination and generosity that made Saxe "a man of conscience" are examined through the eyes of his grandson. Born in 1878, Saxe founded the Federated Jewish Farmers of Ontario. He rescued 79 Jewish orphans from Europe and brought them to Canada.
- Who directed A Man of Conscience?
- A Man of Conscience was directed by Cayle Chernin.
- Who stars in A Man of Conscience?
- A Man of Conscience stars David Fleishman.
- How long is A Man of Conscience?
- A Man of Conscience has a runtime of 24m (24 minutes).
- What genre is A Man of Conscience?
- A Man of Conscience is a Documentary film.
- Where was A Man of Conscience produced?
- A Man of Conscience was produced in Canada.