A Man of Conscience
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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

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Release date

January 24, 1997

Creator / Director / Author

Cayle Chernin

Runtime

24 min

Cast

David Fleishman

Overview

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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