Tommy Douglas was a hero with a simple message: We all bear a moral obligation to help those less fortunate than ourselves. His determination to put the welfare of the people above everything else created a battle that rocked a nation.
One of history's most interesting political leaders is profiled in this dramatization of a true story. The depression of the 1930's, political unrest within the government, and riots in the streets formed the fierce social climate in which Tommy Douglas struggled for social justice. This three-hour mini-series spanning four decades illustrates the groundbreaking, momentous and controversial undertakings of one man, who today is considered to be a political icon.
Tommy Douglas' message of social democracy is relayed in such a fashion that any audience can understand the issues, even while being entertained. To social-minded people everywhere, Tommy Douglas remains a constant source of inspiration. With stunning cinematography and a story that reaches into the depths of audience's emotions, Prairie Giant: The Tommy Douglas Story shares the ideals of a time that helped shape the values of Canada today.
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