Why Women Run
Nov 16, 1999 · 46m
Director
Meredith RalstonOverview
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.
Cast of Why Women Run
Crew of Why Women Run
Meredith RalstonDirector, Script- Penny LongleyProducer
Kent MartinProducer
Mike MahoneyProducer- Sally BochnerProducer
- Dean BrousseauDirector of Photography
- Markham CookEditor
- Jane PorterSound
- Phil BrouwerSound
- Chris NewtonSound
- Adam StewartSound
- Allen ChapmanSound
- John RosboroughSound Editor
- Chris CrillyMusic
- John RosboroughSound Editor
About Why Women Run
What is Why Women Run about?
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…
When was Why Women Run released?
Why Women Run was released on November 16, 1999.
How long is Why Women Run?
Why Women Run runs 46 minutes.
Who directed Why Women Run?
Why Women Run was directed by Meredith Ralston.
Who is in the cast of Why Women Run?
The cast of Why Women Run includes Alexa McDonough (Self), Mary Clancy (Self) and Deborah Allen (Narrator).