Traitor or Patriot (2000)
This feature documentary is a portrait of Adélard Godbout, the largely forgotten man who was Premier of Quebec from 1939 to 1944. During his office, Godbout helped lay the groundwork for the Quiet Revolution of the 1950s and 1960s: instituting compulsory education, giving women the vote, creating Hydro-Québec and trying to free the province from domination by the clergy. Yet, during the conscription crisis, he favoured sending volunteers to fight Hitler: a sin for which many would never forgive him. Filmmaker Jacques Godbout takes a fresh look at his great-uncle's legacy.
Director: Jacques Godbout
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 82 min
Release Date: January 1, 2000
Cast
Screenplay
- Pascale Bilodeau (Writers' Assistant)
- Jacques Godbout
Cinematography: François Vincelette
Editing: Jean-Marie Drot
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Traitor or Patriot about?
- This feature documentary is a portrait of Adélard Godbout, the largely forgotten man who was Premier of Quebec from 1939 to 1944. During his office, Godbout helped lay the groundwork for the Quiet Revolution of the 1950s and 1960s: instituting compulsory education, giving women the vote, creating Hydro-Québec and trying to free the province from domination by the clergy. Yet, during the conscription crisis, he favoured sending volunteers to fight Hitler: a sin for which many would never forgive him. Filmmaker Jacques Godbout takes a fresh look at his great-uncle's legacy.
- Who directed Traitor or Patriot?
- Traitor or Patriot was directed by Jacques Godbout.
- Who stars in Traitor or Patriot?
- Traitor or Patriot stars Eric Amyot, Serge Bernier, Gérard Bouchard, Guy Bouthillier, Paul-André Comeau, Micheline Dumont.
- How long is Traitor or Patriot?
- Traitor or Patriot has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
- What genre is Traitor or Patriot?
- Traitor or Patriot is a Documentary film.
- Where was Traitor or Patriot produced?
- Traitor or Patriot was produced in Canada.