Saturday, February 19, 2011, 7:00 p.m.

Restored by Cinémathèque Québécoise

Dir. Michel Brault. 1974, 109 mins.

Canada’s use of the War Measures Act in 1970 suspended civil rights: This documentary-style drama focuses on five innocent citizens who were arrested. Variety called the Cannes Best Director award winner ”a touching and harrowing look at how easily totalitarian methods can surface in a so-called republic or democracy.” 

Free with museum admission.

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