Five young politicians reflect on their altered paths in Quebec following the 1990 collapse of the Meech Lake Accord.
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Five young politicians reflect on their altered paths in Quebec following the 1990 collapse of the Meech Lake Accord.
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Jacques Godbout stands in front of the National Assembly of Quebec, reflecting on the fallout from the 1990 Meech Lake Accord. The documentary captures the reactions of Quebec citizens and politicians during the Bélanger-Campeau commission. It features five young politicians, including Michel Bissonnette and Mario Dumont, whose careers were shaped by the Accord's failure. Robert Bourassa and Jacques Parizeau also appear, discussing the political climate that led to the 1995 referendum on independence. The film runs for 231 minutes.
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Why Watch
- Meet key politicians like Mario Dumont and Denis Coderre.
- Find out about the 1990 Meech Lake Accord fallout.
- See Robert Bourassa discuss Quebec's political future.
Did You Know
- The film was produced in 1992 by the National Film Board of Canada.
- Jacques Godbout directed and starred in The Black Sheep.
- The documentary has a runtime of 231 minutes.
- A sequel titled Les héritiers du mouton noir was released in 2003.
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Who directed The Black Sheep?
Jacques Godbout directed and starred in The Black Sheep.
What historical event does The Black Sheep focus on?
The Black Sheep chronicles the aftermath of the fall of the Meech Lake Accord in 1990.
What is the title 'The Black Sheep' referring to?
The title refers to Quebec's perceived ostracism by Canada and its difference, particularly after the rejection of the Meech Lake Accord.
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