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Joseph Howe: The Tribune of Nova Scotia

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This short drama is a portrait of Nova Scotian journalist and politician Joseph Howe (1804-1873) and his battle for freedom of press. When, in 1835, Howe was accused of seditious libel, no lawyer dared defend him. Choosing to defend…

DirectorJulian Biggs
WriterJoseph Schull
ProducersGuy Glover·Julian Biggs

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Julian Biggs

JB
James Barron
Joseph Howe
UD
Ursula Dapery
HG
Henry Gamer
WF
William Ferguson
AS
Art Samuels
BS
Basil Schapiro
JT
John Tregale

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Joseph Howe: The Tribune of Nova Scotia — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Joseph Howe: The Tribune of Nova Scotia?

Joseph Howe: The Tribune of Nova Scotia is streaming on NFB in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Joseph Howe: The Tribune of Nova Scotia on Netflix?

No, Joseph Howe: The Tribune of Nova Scotia is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on NFB.

Is Joseph Howe: The Tribune of Nova Scotia on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Joseph Howe: The Tribune of Nova Scotia isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on NFB instead.

Where can I watch Joseph Howe: The Tribune of Nova Scotia for free?

Joseph Howe: The Tribune of Nova Scotia is available to stream free (with ads) on NFB in Canada.