Joseph Howe: The Tribune of Nova Scotia

Joseph Howe: The Tribune of Nova Scotia (1961)

Released: 1961-01-01 Duration: 28min
Genres: History
Rating 0.0

Overview

This short drama is a portrait of Nova Scotian journalist and politician Joseph Howe (1804-1873) and his battle for freedom of press. When, in 1835, Howe was accused of seditious libel, no lawyer dared defend him. Choosing to defend himself, he addressed the jury for over 6 hours, urging jurors to leave an unshackled press as a legacy to their children. Though the judge instructed the jury to find Howe guilty, jurors took only 10 minutes to acquit him - a landmark event in the evolution of press freedom in Canada.

Production Companies

ONF | NFB
ONF | NFB

Additional Info

Budget $0.00
Revenue $0.00
Original Language en
Popularity 0.455

Directed By

Julian Biggs

Crew

Producer
Julian Biggs
Sound Editor
Kathleen Shannon
Director
Julian Biggs
Executive Producer
Guy Glover
Director of Photography
John Gunn
Production Manager
Robert Baylis
Assistant Director
Stuart Baker
Special Effects
Wally Gentleman
Art Direction
Earl G. Preston
Continuity
Lucie Thiverge
Makeup Artist
Yuki Yoshida
Wardrobe Supervisor
Philippa Wingfield
Music Editor
Norman Bigras

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