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Release Year1961
Runtime0h 28m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresHistory
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DirectorJulian Biggs
WritersJoseph Schull
TypeFeature Film
Rating10.0 out of 10
Cast7 credited
Also Known AsJoseph Howe: The Tribune of Nova Scotia
About Joseph Howe: The Tribune of Nova Scotia
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.
Directed by Julian Biggs, Joseph Howe: The Tribune of Nova Scotia leans on a strong ensemble — James Barron, Ursula Dapery, Henry Gamer — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about history titles of 1961.
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