Just Watch Me: Trudeau and the 70's Generation

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Just Watch Me: Trudeau and the 70's Generation

Name: Just Watch Me: Trudeau and the 70's Generation
Released: 1999-09-20
Duration: 76 min

1999

Movie

76 min

English

Canadian director Catherine Annau's debut work is a documentary about the legacy of Pierre Trudeau, the long-running Prime Minister of Canada, who governed during the 1970s. The film focuses particularly on Trudeau's goal of creating a thoroughly bilingual nation. Annau interviews eight people in their mid-30s on both sides of the linguistic divide. One tells of her life growing up in a community of hard-core Quebec separatists, while another, a yuppie from Toronto, recalls believing as a child that people in Montreal got drunk and had sex all day long. Annau has all of the interviewees discuss how Trudeau's policies affected their lives and their perceptions of the other side, in this issue that strikes to the heart of Canada's national identity.

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IMDb7.0/10

Director: Donald Brittain•Genres: Documentary, History, Biography

Plot Summary

This documentary delves into the political and cultural landscape of Canada during the 1970s, focusing on the transformative premiership of Pierre Elliott Trudeau. It explores his policies, his vision for Canada, and the societal shifts that occurred under his leadership. The film examines how Trudeau and his generation navigated the complex challenges of the era, shaping the nation's identity.

Critical Reception

The documentary was critically acclaimed for its in-depth exploration of a pivotal period in Canadian history and its insightful portrayal of Pierre Trudeau's influence. It is often cited as a significant work for understanding modern Canada.