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Dief! 1981 Directed by William Canning

This documentary short is a portrait of Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party and 13th prime minister of Canada, John George Diefenbaker (1895-1979). Diefenbaker's political career spanned 6 decades. When he died in 1979, his state funeral and final train trip west became more a celebration of life than a victory for death.

Country Canada
Production Country Canada
Language English
Spoken Language English
Gnere Documentary
Production Company ONF | NFB
Release Date 1 January 1981
27 mins