Why Women Run (1999)
This documentary offers a glimpse into the 1997 federal election in the Halifax electoral district. Two strong female politicians, Liberal candidate Mary Clancy and NDP party leader Alexa McDonough, are caught in a tight competition in one of the most contested races in the country. Director Meredith Ralston follows the two women around the campaign trail for weeks, getting inside an election that was often described as “nasty.” Both larger than life and hungry to win, in quieter moments Clancy and McDonough reveal the strains and contradictions of their chosen careers. Why Women Run highlights the accomplishments of women in politics and the problems many women face participating in the political process.
Cast
- Alexa McDonough - Self
- Mary Clancy - Self
- Deborah Allen - Narrator
Keywords
canada, politics, nova scotia, canada, election, halifax, women power
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Why Women Run about?
- This documentary offers a glimpse into the 1997 federal election in the Halifax electoral district. Two strong female politicians, Liberal candidate Mary Clancy and NDP party leader Alexa McDonough, are caught in a tight competition in one of the most contested races in the country. Director Meredith Ralston follows the two women around the campaign trail for weeks, getting inside an election that was often described as “nasty.” Both larger than life and hungry to win, in quieter moments Clancy and McDonough reveal the strains and contradictions of their chosen careers. Why Women Run highlights the accomplishments of women in politics and the problems many women face participating in the political process.
- Who directed Why Women Run?
- Why Women Run was directed by Meredith Ralston.
- Who stars in Why Women Run?
- Why Women Run stars Alexa McDonough, Mary Clancy, Deborah Allen.
- How long is Why Women Run?
- Why Women Run has a runtime of 46m (46 minutes).
- What genre is Why Women Run?
- Why Women Run is a Documentary film.