Why Women Run(1999)
Why Women Run Synopsis
This documentary offers a glimpse into the 1997 federal election in the Halifax electoral district. Two strong female politicians, Liberal candidate Mary Clancy and NDP party leader Alexa McDonough, are caught in a tight competition in one of the most contested races in the country. Director Meredith Ralston follows the two women around the campaign trail for weeks, getting inside an election that was often described as “nasty.” Both larger than life and hungry to win, in quieter moments Clancy and McDonough reveal the strains and contradictions of their chosen careers. Why Women Run highlights the accomplishments of women in politics and the problems many women face participating in the political process.
Why Women Run (1999) is a documentary film directed by Meredith Ralston, released on November 16, 1999 with a runtime of 46m. It stars Alexa McDonough, Mary Clancy and Deborah Allen. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Meredith Ralston
- Producers:
- Penny Longley, Kent Martin, Mike Mahoney
- Cinematographer:
- Dean Brousseau
- Production:
- ONF | NFB, Vision TV, CBC
- Status:
- Released
Why Women Run Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Meredith Ralston, produced by Penny Longley, Kent Martin and Mike Mahoney.
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Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Why Women Run – Frequently Asked Questions
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The main cast of Why Women Run (1999) includes Alexa McDonough, Mary Clancy and Deborah Allen. The film was directed by Meredith Ralston. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Why Women Run released?
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Why Women Run was released on November 16, 1999 and runs for 46m.
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Why Women Run (1999) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.