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Robert Baldwin: A Matter Of Principle

1961Movie32 min

DramaHistory
100
MasterpieceGoodWatch score

A moving, melancholic history movie about history and a real life story.

Good for friends night · teens · drop-in friendly

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Story

This film is a reconstruction of Robert Baldwin’s involvement in the Upper Canada Rebellion of 1837. Though bound to the cause of constitutional reform by principle, Baldwin’s heart was with the rebels and in the midst of armed revolt, he withdrew to fight a lonely battle with himself.

Feels like

  • Canadian History
  • Political Drama
  • Biographical
  • Internal Conflict
  • Historical Reconstruction
  • Thought-Provoking
  • Character Study
  • Psychological Depth

Cast

4 of 4

Crew

Directed by
John Howe
Written by
M. Charles Cohen, Eric Cross
Produced by
Julian Biggs
Music by
Robert Fleming

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Facts

January 1, 1961 · 32 min · History, Drama

Released
January 1, 1961
Runtime
32 min
Genres
History, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Canada
Available in
1 country

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Questions about Robert Baldwin: A Matter Of Principle

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Where can I stream Robert Baldwin: A Matter Of Principle?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Robert Baldwin: A Matter Of Principle worth watching?

100
MasterpieceGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 100.

Is Robert Baldwin: A Matter Of Principle plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.