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  • The Frank Truth (2001)
  • 85 min | Documentary
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The Frank Truth (2001)
85 min | Documentary

The Frank Truth is an eye-opening immersion into muckraking journalism, tabloid reporting and biting satire. Shot over the course of two years in Ottawa, The Frank Truth, provides unprecedented access to this concealed world. Wonder how ...See moreThe Frank Truth is an eye-opening immersion into muckraking journalism, tabloid reporting and biting satire. Shot over the course of two years in Ottawa, The Frank Truth, provides unprecedented access to this concealed world. Wonder how FRANK Magazine digs up dirt on journalists, celebrities, business leaders and politicians? It is revealed here for the first time. The story veers wildly from comical to serious and back again. The Frank Truth takes an unblinking look at the questionable journalistic ethics involved in publishing North America's only satirical magazine, but it also explores the need for an independent, alternative view that exposes the mis-conduct of business leaders, journalists, celebrities, and politicians. A media, cultural and political watchdog all rolled into with a touch of comedy thrown-in for good measure. Written by Anonymous See less
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Sep 10, 2001 (Canada)

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68 cast members
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Michael Bate
Self - FRANK Publisher and Editor Self - FRANK Publisher and Editor   See fewer
Alan Martin
Self - FRANK Employee Self - FRANK Employee   See fewer
Steve Collins
Self - FRANK Employee Self - FRANK Employee   See fewer
Ralph Benmergui
Self - CBC Host Self - CBC Host   See fewer
Christie Blatchford
Self - Columnist: National Post Self - Columnist: National Post   See fewer
Knowlton Nash
Self - Former CBC News Anchor Self - Former CBC News Anchor   See fewer
Michele Landsberg
Self - Columnist: The Toronto Star Self - Columnist: The Toronto Star   See fewer
Rick Salutin
Self - Media Critic: The Globe and Mail Self - Media Critic: The Globe and Mail   See fewer
Rosemary Sexton
Self - Columnist: National Post Self - Columnist: National Post   See fewer
Stockwell Day
Self - New Reform Leader (archive footage) Self - New Reform Leader (archive footage)   See fewer
Preston Manning
Self - Reform Leader (archive footage) Self - Reform Leader (archive footage)   See fewer
Peter Mansbridge
Self - CBC News Anchor (archive footage) Self - CBC News Anchor (archive footage)   See fewer
Jan Wong
Self - Columnist: The Globe and Mail Self - Columnist: The Globe and Mail   See fewer
Ian Brown
Self - Journalist Self - Journalist   See fewer
Wendy Mesley
Self - CBC Host Self - CBC Host   See fewer
Jeanne Beker
Self - CITY TV Host Self - CITY TV Host   See fewer
William Shields
Self - Editor: Masthead Magazine Self - Editor: Masthead Magazine   See fewer
Conrad Black
Self - Chairman: Hollinger Inc. Self - Chairman: Hollinger Inc.   See fewer
Jean Chrétien
Self - Prime Minister of Canada Self - Prime Minister of Canada   See fewer
Mike Harris
Self - Ontario Premier Self - Ontario Premier   See fewer
Sharon Dunn
Self - with Ontario Premier Mike Harris Self - with Ontario Premier Mike Harris   See fewer
Mel Lastman
Self - Mayor of Toronto Self - Mayor of Toronto   See fewer
Pierre Trudeau
Self - 'Fuddle Duddle' Speech (archive footage) Self - 'Fuddle Duddle' Speech (archive footage)   See fewer
Dan Turner
Self - Alan Bate's Friend Self - Alan Bate's Friend   See fewer
Rosa Harris-Adler
Self - Editor: Ottawa City Magazine Self - Editor: Ottawa City Magazine   See fewer
Michael Valpy
Self - Columnist: The Globe and Mail Self - Columnist: The Globe and Mail   See fewer
David Warren
Self - Syndicated Columnist Self - Syndicated Columnist   See fewer
Hadani Ditmars
Self - Former Arts Editor: Ottawa Citizen Self - Former Arts Editor: Ottawa Citizen   See fewer
Graydon Carter
Self - Former Editor and Publisher: SPY Magazine (as E. Graydon Carter) Self - Former Editor and Publisher: SPY Magazine (as E. Graydon Carter)   See fewer
Tom Long
Self - Former Canadian Alliance Candidate (archive footage) Self - Former Canadian Alliance Candidate (archive footage)   See fewer
Caroline Mulroney
Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage)   See fewer
Mila Mulroney
Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage)   See fewer
Brian Mulroney
Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage)   See fewer
George Bush
Self - Greeting the Mulroneys (archive footage) Self - Greeting the Mulroneys (archive footage)   See fewer
Lucien Bouchard
Self - with Brian Mulroney (archive footage) Self - with Brian Mulroney (archive footage)   See fewer
Glen McGregor
Self - Ex-FRANK Employee Self - Ex-FRANK Employee   See fewer
Mark Breslin
Self - Owner: Yuk Yuk's Self - Owner: Yuk Yuk's   See fewer
Myron Thompson
Self - Reform MP Self - Reform MP   See fewer
Alexa McDonough
Self - NDP Leader Self - NDP Leader   See fewer
Joe Clark
Self - Conservative Leader Self - Conservative Leader   See fewer
Svend Robinson
Self - NDP MP Self - NDP MP   See fewer
Sandra Shamas
Self - Comedienne Self - Comedienne   See fewer
Dave Foley
Self - Actor Self - Actor   See fewer
Art Eggleton
Self - Minister of Defence Self - Minister of Defence   See fewer
Ken Whyte
Self - Editor: National Post (archive footage) Self - Editor: National Post (archive footage)   See fewer
Bruce MacDonald
Self - FRANK Delivery Guy Self - FRANK Delivery Guy   See fewer
Charles Jaffé
Self - FRANK Cartoonist Self - FRANK Cartoonist   See fewer
Rasa Mazeika
Self - Charles Jaffé's Wife Self - Charles Jaffé's Wife   See fewer
Linden MacIntyre
Self - Host: The Fifth Estate Self - Host: The Fifth Estate   See fewer
Geoff Heinricks
Self - Ex-FRANK Employee Self - Ex-FRANK Employee   See fewer
Merilyn Read
Self - Television Producer: MTR Entertainment Self - Television Producer: MTR Entertainment   See fewer
Dan Donovan
Self - Publisher: Ottawa Life Self - Publisher: Ottawa Life   See fewer
John Fraser
Self - Media Critic: National Post Self - Media Critic: National Post   See fewer
Marlen Cowpland
Self - Ottawa Socialite Self - Ottawa Socialite   See fewer
Jeff Wells
Self - FRANK Satirist Self - FRANK Satirist   See fewer
Dan Aykroyd
Self - Actor Self - Actor   See fewer
Mary Walsh
Self - Comedienne Self - Comedienne   See fewer
Roger Abbott
Self - Comedian Self - Comedian   See fewer
Don Cherry
Self - Coach's Corner Host Self - Coach's Corner Host   See fewer
Don Ferguson
Self - Comedian Self - Comedian   See fewer
Sandra Oh
Self - Actress Self - Actress   See fewer
Cathy Jones
Self - Comedienne Self - Comedienne   See fewer
Michael Duffy
Self - Journalist Self - Journalist   See fewer
Jules Barrière
Self - Retired Judge Self - Retired Judge   See fewer
Will McDowell
Self - FRANK Legal Counsel Self - FRANK Legal Counsel   See fewer
Geoff Pevere
Self - Film Critic: The Toronto Star Self - Film Critic: The Toronto Star   See fewer
Eddie Greenspon
Self - Political Editor: The Globe and Mail Self - Political Editor: The Globe and Mail   See fewer
Lloyd Robertson
Self - CTV News Anchor (archive footage) Self - CTV News Anchor (archive footage)   See fewer
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