Professor Norman Cornett: 'Since when do we divorce the right answer from an honest answer?' (Trailer)

Alanis Obomsawin,
2009,
2 min 22 s

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With this feature documentary, Alanis Obomsawin pays tribute to Dr. Norman Cornett, a popular Religious Studies professor dismissed by McGill University in 2007. Addressing subjects as varied as palliative care and First Nations issues, Cornett won the respect of students with his unconventional approach. Among the many participants in his classroom debates were former Canadian prime minister Paul Martin, jazzman Oliver Jones and actor Ethan Hawk.

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Professor Norman Cornett: 'Since when do we divorce the right answer from an honest answer?' (Trailer)

Ani

«to me spirituality is simply being in the now. dr norman cornett shows his students how to do so, therefore he showed them how to feel alive, assertive and commited to everything in life. thank you so much for making me discover the great man»

25 Fév 2010

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Professor Norman Cornett: 'Since when do we divorce the right answer from an honest answer?' (Trailer)

Julie Matlin

«@rebeccius Once the film is available on DVD, you can order it through our online store. If you subscribe to our newsletter, we often announce when films are released on DVD and have their broadcast premieres. Otherwise, you can always try to organize a community screening by contacting your local NFB studio. You can find that number here: http://www.onf-nfb.gc.ca/eng/studios/»

19 Jan 2010

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Professor Norman Cornett: 'Since when do we divorce the right answer from an honest answer?' (Trailer)

rebeccius

«anyone know how I can get a copy of this? I don't live in eastern canada...any way for me to see this? »

16 Jan 2010

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