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Referendum: Take 2 (1996)

Movie ★ 9.0 77 min

Documentary

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?

Stéphane Drolet Director

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Quick facts

Released
March 25, 1996
Runtime
77 min
IMDb
tt0227359
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Cast

Josh Freed self Charles Taylor self Matthew Coon Come self Bernard Landry Bernard Landry self Jean Chrétien Jean Chrétien archival footage Jacques Parizeau Jacques Parizeau archival footage René Lévesque René Lévesque archival footage Michael Enright self Lucien Bouchard Lucien Bouchard archival footage Louise Harel Louise Harel self Dan Knafou taxi driver

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Frequently asked questions

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 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?
Who directed Referendum: Take 2?
Referendum: Take 2 was directed by Stéphane Drolet.
Who stars in Referendum: Take 2?
Referendum: Take 2 stars Josh Freed, Charles Taylor, Matthew Coon Come, Bernard Landry.
When was Referendum: Take 2 released?
Referendum: Take 2 is a 1996 documentary film.
Where can I watch Referendum: Take 2?
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