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Campaign: The Making of a Candidate

Campaign: The Making of a Candidate

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Documentary

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This feature documentary follows Toronto mayoral candidate David Miller as he runs in the 2003 municipal election.

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

57 mins

Rating

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Release Date

01 January 2004

Country

Canada

Cast

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