CinemaOSMovie · 1999 · 0h 46m

Why Women Run

90%(1)IMDbDocumentary

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.

Directed byMeredith Ralston

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 46m
Language
EN
Released
November 16, 1999
Studios
ONF | NFBCBCVision TV

Featuring

Cast & crew

3 credited
Starring

Alexa McDonough

Self

Mary Clancy

Self

Deborah Allen

Deborah Allen

Narrator

Creative team
Directed by
Meredith Ralston
Produced by
Kent Martin
Kent Martin
Mike Mahoney
Mike Mahoney

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