S01E01 The Making of a Leader (1919-1968)
The first part of this documentary series covers Trudeau's early years, from childhood to entrance into politics.
Pierre Elliott Trudeau: Memoirs
Overview
Pierre Elliott Trudeau was one of the most striking, well-spoken and controversial leaders in Canadian history. He brought with him an almost rock-star aura of popularity to office in the 1960s, marking what was known as "Trudeaumania" in Canada during one of the country's most exciting and important times.
Yet Trudeau's eccentricities were regularly mistaken for arrogance and he was often considered a traitor, particularly by those who wanted to see Quebec separated from the rest of Canada. With the province rocked by terrorist bombings and the nation disturbed by civil unrest, Trudeau was determined to "put the country in its place."
Through hours of archival footage and interviews with Trudeau himself, Memoirs details the story of a man who used intelligence and charisma to bring together a country that was very nearly torn apart.
Episodes
S01E02 The Art of Governing (1968-1972) Part 1
The early years of Trudeau's premiership, marked by the October Crisis of 1970.
S01E03 The Art of Governing (1968-1972) Part 2
The early years of Trudeau's premiership, marked by the October Crisis of 1970.
S01E04 Establishing a Just Society (1972-1984) Part 1
The latter years of Trudeau in office.
S01E05 Establishing a Just Society (1972-1984) Part 2
The latter years of Trudeau in office.
Cast
Pierre Elliott Trudeau
Self (archive footage)