The Art of the Possible

Name: The Art of the Possible
Director: Peter Raymont
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1978-01-01
Duration: 57 min
Cast: Pierre Elliott Trudeau, René Lévesque, Michael Cassidy, Stuart Smith, Peter Raymont

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1978 · 57 min · Documentary · TMDB 7.0/10

Overview

This feature documentary offers a behind-the-scenes look at political decision-making in Ontario, the most populated Canadian province. A candid study of Ontario Premier Bill Davis and his Cabinet profiles the political process—a daily round of committee meetings, budget tabling, and media relations initiatives. Born into a political dynasty, Davis has the power and resources of the “big blue machine” behind him as he initiates political manoeuvres that tackle everything from unemployment to provincial-federal relations. The film reveals key aspects of Davis's political philosophy, one that kept the Conservatives in power in Ontario for 36 consecutive years.

Directed by Peter Raymont

Cast

Pierre Elliott Trudeau — Self
René Lévesque — Self
Michael Cassidy — Self
Stuart Smith — Self
Peter Raymont — Narrator (voice)