Movielogr
The Hecklers (1975)
Directed by Ian McLaren
Overview
An imaginative history of editorial cartooning in Canada. The documentary provides a witty take on Canada’s history through the eyes of political cartoonists like Duncan Macpherson, Robert LaPalme, and Aislin (Terry Mosher). Over 50 artists’ notable cartoons and their impact are explored, capturing reactions from their subjects. One cartoonist sums it up: “A picture is worth a thousand words, but a well-crafted cartoon is worth a thousand pictures.” An absolute must for cartoon buffs.
Length 59 minutes
Actors
John Bassett | Bob Bierman | John Diefenbaker | Jean-Pierre Girerd | Bruce Hutchison | Robert Lapalme | Duncan Macpherson | Terry Mosher | Len Norris | Joey Smallwood | John Colicos | Pierre Berton