
Thirteenth prime minister of Canada, John George Diefenbaker's political career spanned six decades. When he died in August 1979, his state funeral and final train trip west across the land he loved became a celebration of his life. By interweaving scenes from past and present, the film crafts a moving tribute to an illustrious Canadian and records how a nation paused to pay homage to "The Chief.... (Full plot summary below)
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Thirteenth prime minister of Canada, John George Diefenbaker's political career spanned six decades. When he died in August 1979, his state funeral and final train trip west across the land he loved became a celebration of his life. By interweaving scenes from past and present, the film crafts a moving tribute to an illustrious Canadian and records how a nation paused to pay homage to "The Chief.
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