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William Lyon Mackenzie: A Friend to His Country

William Lyon Mackenzie: A Friend to His Country
NR 28 min
This documentary short is a portrait of Scottish-born journalist, politician, and rebellion leader William Lyon McKenzie. The first mayor of Toronto, he was an important leader during the 1837 Upper Canada Rebellion. This film portrays his election, his later defeat, his exile, and his fight for responsible government.

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Original Language:English