Why Women Run (1999)

ALL 11/16/1999 (en) Documentary 46 Min
  • Release
    11/16/1999
  • Production
    ONF | NFB, Vision TV, CBC
  • Rotten tomato
    0%
  • Original title
    Why Women Run
  • Original language
    en
  • Production Cost
  • 0.00
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Overview

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.

  1. Meredith Ralston

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Markham Cook

    Editor



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Why Women Run (1999) 46 Min

ALL 11/16/1999 (en)
Documentary
  • Release 11/16/1999
  • Production
    ONF | NFB, Vision TV, CBC
  • Original title Why Women Run
  • en
  • Revenue0.00

Overview

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.

  1. Meredith Ralston

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Markham Cook

    Editor

  4. Sally Bochner, Penny Longley, Kent Martin, Mike Mahoney

    Producer