Indefensible: The Troubling Legacy of Edward Cornwallis (2017)

Genre : Documentary

Runtime : 27M

Director : Jack Farrell, Tom Fraser

Synopsis

The history of Edward Cornwallis, the founder of Halifax, and the modern day controversy surrounding his statue.

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Jack Farrell
Jack Farrell
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Tom Fraser
Tom Fraser
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