A Man of Conscience
"The life of one man whose actions wove a strand of compassion and morality into the fabric of Canada"
Originally released in 1997. A Man of Conscience is a documentary film. directed by Cayle Chernin. At just 24 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring David Fleishman
Synopsis
The story of Morris Saxe, one man whose actions left their mark not only on the business and agricultural life of Ontario, but on the conscience of Canada. The determination and generosity that made Saxe "a man of conscience" are examined through the eyes of his grandson. Born in 1878, Saxe founded the Federated Jewish Farmers of Ontario. He rescued 79 Jewish orphans from Europe and brought them to Canada.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 24, 1997
29 years ago
Runtime
0h 24m
24 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- CBC
- Vision TV
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Man of Conscience about?
The story of Morris Saxe, one man whose actions left their mark not only on the business and agricultural life of Ontario, but on the conscience of Canada. The determination and generosity that mad...
Who directed A Man of Conscience?
A Man of Conscience was directed by Cayle Chernin.
How long is A Man of Conscience?
A Man of Conscience has a runtime of 0 hours and 24 minutes (24 minutes total).
When was A Man of Conscience released?
A Man of Conscience was released on January 24, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Man of Conscience?
The main cast of A Man of Conscience includes David Fleishman.