Joseph Howe: The Tribune of Nova Scotia
1961-01-01
10.0 Rating

Joseph Howe: The Tribune of Nova Scotia

This short drama is a portrait of Nova Sco...

Synopsis

This short drama is a portrait of Nova Scotian journalist and politician Joseph Howe (1804-1873) and his battle for freedom of press. When, in 1835, Howe was accused of seditious libel, no lawyer dared defend him. Choosing to defend himself, he addressed the jury for over 6 hours, urging jurors to leave an unshackled press as a legacy to their children. Though the judge instructed the jury to find Howe guilty, jurors took only 10 minutes to acquit him - a landmark event in the evolution of press freedom in Canada.

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Release Date 1961-01-01
Runtime 0h 28m
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Original Title Joseph Howe: The Tribune of Nova Scotia
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