The read
It runs a compact 59m.
Synopsis
An imaginative history of editorial cartooning in Canada. The documentary provides a witty take on Canada's history through the eyes of political cartoonists like Duncan Macpherson, Robert LaPalme, and Aislin (Terry Mosher). Over 50 artists' notable cartoons and their impact are explored, capturing reactions from their subjects. One cartoonist sums it up: "A picture is worth a thousand words, but a well-crafted cartoon is worth a thousand pictures." An absolute must for cartoon buffs.
Ratings
IMDb5.3/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Ian MayerWriter
- Ian McLarenDirector
Cast
- John BassettHimself - Former Publisher: Toronto Telegram
- Bob BiermanHimself - Cartoonist: Victoria Times
- John DiefenbakerHimself
- Jean-Pierre GirerdHimself - Cartoonist: La Presse, Montreal
- Bruce HutchisonHimself - Editor: Winnipeg Free Press
- Robert LapalmeHimself - Curator: Intl. Pavilion of Humour, Man and His World
- Duncan MacphersonHimself - Cartoonist: Toronto Star
- Terry MosherHimself - Cartoonist: Montreal Gazette
- Len NorrisHimself - Cartoonist: Vancouver
- Joey SmallwoodHimself
- John ColicosNarrator
- Pierre BertonSelf - "Unknown Cartoonist"