Why Women Run
1999•46m•9.0•Released
Documentary
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.
Director
Meredith Ralston
Languages
English
Studio
ONF | NFB
Cast
Alexa McDonough
Self
Mary Clancy
Self
Deborah Allen
Narrator
Production
Company
ONF | NFB
Company
Vision TV
Company
CBC
Producer
Sally Bochner
Producer
Penny Longley
Producer
Kent Martin
Producer
Mike Mahoney
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