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202597 minPG-13current-affairs

Elections Corruption Gender Equality Racial Justice

A Losing Game

202597 minPG-13current-affairs

Quebec's 2022 provincial election highlights systemic flaws in its electoral process, revealing barriers faced by women and racialized candidates, and the influence of media and polls.

Elections Corruption Gender Equality Racial Justice

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Jenny Cartwright

Channel: NFB

A Losing Game

2025• 97 minPG-13

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Quebec's 2022 provincial election highlights systemic flaws in its electoral process, revealing barriers faced by women and racialized candidates, and the influence of media and polls.

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Jenny Cartwrightdirector

Jenny Cartwrightwriter

Renaud Blaiscast

Jean-Louis Thémiscast

Elza Kephart

Elza Kephartcast

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Quebec's 2022 provincial election highlights systemic flaws in the electoral process, as seen through the campaigns of three candidates with little chance of success. Directed by Jenny Cartwright, "A Losing Game" examines barriers faced by women and racialized candidates, alongside issues such as flawed voting procedures, imbalanced campaign financing, and the significant influence of media and polls. The film critiques a political landscape where the odds are stacked against certain candidates, ultimately impacting voter engagement and trust in the democratic process.

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