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201945 minPGdocumentary

Supreme Law

201945 minPGdocumentary

Forty-five minutes of interactive content features Canadian YouTube stars and constitutional scholars discussing a key political event in Canada's history.

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Forty-five minutes of interactive content features Canadian YouTube stars and constitutional scholars discussing a key political event in Canada's history.

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Katerina Cizekdirector

Jus Reign

Emma Bossécast

Shannon Baker

Shannon Bakercast

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Katerina Cizek directs Supreme Law, a 45-minute documentary made in partnership with the Centre for Constitutional Studies. It features Canadian YouTube stars and constitutional scholars discussing Canada's constitution. The film includes historic video clips and provides background on a significant political event in Canada during the 20th century. The documentary aims to engage Canadians in conversations about their constitution, contrasting their attitudes with those of Americans.

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