René Lévesque

Name: René Lévesque
Released: 2006-09-07T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Emmanuel Bilodeau, Pascale Bussières, Lucie Laurier

TV Show · Drama · History

Rene Levesque was one of the most charismatic politicians in the history of Canada and Quebec and was perhaps the most influential person of the second half of the 20th century on the Canadian political scene. Who was this brilliant man?

2006 · 1h 30m

Starring Emmanuel Bilodeau, Pascale Bussières, Lucie Laurier

Director Giles Walker

EPISODE 1

Rene Levesque

When Levesque learns that Producers at the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation are going to go on strike to push for unionization, he finds his career in the middle of a political maelstrom that he soon becomes a central participant in.

1h 30m
EPISODE 2

Master in Your Own House

As a newly elected Minister, Levesque immediately goes to work against corruption, but towards efforts to nationalize electricity, facing strong headwinds in the process. He also learns nothing is more unpredictable than friendship.

1h 30m
EPISODE 3

The Beginning of a New Era

Levesque begins to increasingly find himself at odds with Lesage, and by the Liberal Convention of 1967, Levesque is forced to make a momentous decision that will determine his future path, including the people willing to stand by him.

1h 30m
EPISODE 1

The 1976 Victory

A victory for Rene Levesque in the 1976 Quebec general election would make him Premier of Quebec and open a new door for Quebec, and Canada's, future. The main question is, where does the spirit of the people rest?

1h 28m
EPISODE 2

The Fate of a Leader

Progress is stunted after the referendum fails to gain majority support, leaving Parti Quebecois to negotiate a path forward. However, the true depth of the obstacles that stand before them have only just begun to reveal themselves.

1h 28m