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Referendum: Take 2

Referendum: Take 2

Mar 25, 1996 · 1h 17m

Rated 9 out of 10

Director

Stéphane Drolet

Overview

October, 1995. The most important political event in recent Canadian history, the Quebec vote on sovereignty, is about to unfold. During the tense days leading up to the referendum for independence, 23 filmmakers from the NFB's English and French documentary studios take their cameras into the streets and homes of Quebeckers. Culled from 250 hours of footage, Referendum is an emotional portrait of a profoundly divided society. In a collage of powerful moments, the video recaptures the emotions of that time and measures them against today's political agenda. Implicit is the question: What next?

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About Referendum: Take 2

What is Referendum: Take 2 about?

October, 1995. The most important political event in recent Canadian history, the Quebec vote on sovereignty, is about to unfold. During the tense days leading up to the referendum for independence, 23 filmmakers from the NFB's English and French documentary studios take their cameras into the streets and homes of Quebeckers. Culled from 250 hours of footage, Referendum is an emotional portrait…

When was Referendum: Take 2 released?

Referendum: Take 2 was released on March 25, 1996.

How long is Referendum: Take 2?

Referendum: Take 2 runs 1 hour 17 minutes (77 minutes).

Who directed Referendum: Take 2?

Referendum: Take 2 was directed by Stéphane Drolet.

Who is in the cast of Referendum: Take 2?

The cast of Referendum: Take 2 includes Josh Freed (self), Charles Taylor (self), Matthew Coon Come (self), Bernard Landry (self) and Jean Chrétien (archival footage).

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