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Lord Durham
This short drama is a portrait of colonial administrator, Governor General and statesman Lord Durham (1792-1840). When Durham recommended self-government in Canada, he closed the door on his own political success. But in the end, the policies he declared for Canada became the pattern for self-rule in the rest of the Commonwealth.
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Plot Summary
This is a historical documentary focusing on the life and political career of John Lambton, 1st Earl of Durham, a prominent figure in 19th-century British politics. The film likely explores his role in the Canadian Rebellions of 1837 and his subsequent report on the governance of British North America, which significantly influenced colonial policy.
Critical Reception
As a historical documentary with limited wide release and an unknown director, specific critical reception is not readily available in standard film databases. Such documentaries are typically reviewed by specialized historical or academic publications rather than mainstream critics.
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Fun Fact
The "Durham Report", formally titled "Report on the Affairs of British North America," was a pivotal document that led to the union of Upper and Lower Canada in 1841, a significant step towards Canadian self-governance.
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