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A Man of Conscience

The life of one man whose actions wove a strand of compassion and morality into the fabric of Canada
Jan 24, 1997 · 24m
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The story of Morris Saxe, one man whose actions left their mark not only on the business and agricultural life of Ontario, but on the conscience of Canada. The determination and generosity that made Saxe "a man of conscience" are examined through the eyes of his grandson. Born in 1878, Saxe founded the Federated Jewish Farmers of Ontario. He rescued 79 Jewish orphans from Europe and brought them to Canada.

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David Fleishman
On-Camera Narrator
Directed by Cayle Chernin

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Released
Original language
EN
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Production
CBC, Vision TV
Country
CA

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