Professor Norman Cornett (2009)
Directed by Alanis Obomsawin
Genres - Spirituality & Philosophy |
Sub-Genres - Biography |
Run Time - 80 min. |
Countries - Canada |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Tracie Cooper
Filmmaker Alanis Obomsawin pays tribute to Dr. Norman Cornett, a professor of Religious Studies who was dismissed by McGill University in 2007 despite his popularity among students. Cornett was known for addressing a multitude of subjects through unconventional means, and among those who participated in his class include Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin, jazz musician Oliver Jones, and actor Ethan Hawke.
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professor, religion
