This feature-length documentary paints a lively portrait of Father of Confederation and first premier of Newfoundland Joseph Roberts Smallwood, or "Joey," as he is known to most Canadians. Following one of Canada’s most colourful political figures during a two-and-a-half-month period that included a stormy Liberal leadership convention, the film reveals a man misunderstood even by his close associates.
- Status
- Released
- Production
- ONF | NFB
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Top Cast
Budd Knapp as Himself
Joey Smallwood as Himself
Top Crew
Julian Biggs · Director, Writer
Paul Leach · Cinematographer
Bud Neate · Editor
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