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Joe

, [electronic resource] /
Additional authors: National Film Board of Canada.
Published by : National Film Board of Canada, (Montreal :) Physical details: 1 streaming video file (9 min.) : digital, stereo, sd., col.
Subject(s): Fortes, Seraphim "Joe" | British Columbia. | Cultural Diversity and Multiculturalism. | Swimming -- Canada | Race discrimination -- Canada -- History -- 20th century | Discrimination -- Canada -- History -- 20th century | Racism in sports -- Canada -- History -- 20th century | Black Canadians -- Canada -- Biography | Vancouver | Animated films -- Biographies -- Children's films -- Swimming -- Vancouver (City) -- Discrimination -- Racism -- English Bay -- Black men -- Historical perspectives -- Fortes, Joe -- West Indian Canadians
Year: 2002
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Produced by the National Film Board of Canada with the assistance of B.C. Arts Council. ;Pacific Centre.

Director, Jill Haras ; producer, George Johnson ; composer, John Sereda ; animation, Tami Knight, Martin Rose, Amanda Forbis, Sherann E. Johnson, Tracy Lewis ; editor, Jill Haras ; voice, Blu Mankuma, Brenda McDonald, Richard De Klerk, Maria Fierro, Shirley Milliner, Janyse Jaud, Colin Murdock, Michael Dobson, Laara Sadiq, Terry Klassen, Katie Virshilas, Michal Suchanek, Nickol Tschenscher, Natasha Vasiluk, Eric Savics ; sound supervisor, Gael MacLean ; sound editor, Haida Paul ; foley artist, Maureen Murphy ; re-recording mixer, Bill Sheppard, Dean Giammarco ; re-recording, Cinesonic Productions Inc..

Seraphim "Joe" Fortes, born in the West Indies, became one of Vancouver's most beloved citizens. Using a colourful blend of music, poetry, cut-outs and computer animation this film celebrates Joe's life. For more than thirty years, Joe Fortes swam in English Bay every Wednesday afternoon. He was a self-appointed lifeguard, taught thousands of kids to swim and saved over a hundred lives. In the beginning he wasn't paid for his work at the beach, but his exploits became so famous that the city of Vancouver finally rewarded him with a cottage and a small salary for doing what he loved best. Yet there were people who did not respect him because of his skin colour. Through his determination, kindness and love for children, Joe changed attitudes. This bright and lively animated film brings to life a remarkable person and introduces a whole new generation of children to a hero who was part of the early history of Vancouver.

Régie du cinéma du Québec rating: G.

CHV rating: G.

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

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