In Bed with an Elephant
"A retrospective look at the relationship between Canada's prime ministers and America's presidents"
Originally released in 1987. In Bed with an Elephant is a documentary film. directed by Kent Martin. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring James Laxer
Synopsis
This feature documentary provides a gripping retrospective of United States-Canada relationships through a study of successive presidents and prime ministers. Using archival film footage, it demonstrates that Canadian prime ministers, from John A. Macdonald down, all began their tenures by making overtures to their American counterparts. Attitudes and outcomes have varied widely. The almost comic antipathy between Kennedy and Diefenbaker, for instance, is as palpable here as is the folksy camaraderie of Reagan and Mulroney. Part four of Reckoning: The Political Economy of Canada series.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 30, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
1h 0m
60 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- ONF | NFB
Frequently Asked Questions
What is In Bed with an Elephant about?
This feature documentary provides a gripping retrospective of United States-Canada relationships through a study of successive presidents and prime ministers. Using archival film footage, it demons...
Who directed In Bed with an Elephant?
In Bed with an Elephant was directed by Kent Martin.
How long is In Bed with an Elephant?
In Bed with an Elephant has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).
When was In Bed with an Elephant released?
In Bed with an Elephant was released on October 30, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in In Bed with an Elephant?
The main cast of In Bed with an Elephant includes James Laxer.