TY  - ADVS
ED  - National Film Board of Canada.
TI  - Joe
PY  - 2002///
CY  - Montreal
PB  - National Film Board of Canada
KW  - Fortes, Seraphim "Joe"
KW  - British Columbia
KW  - Cultural Diversity and Multiculturalism
KW  - Swimming
KW  - Canada
KW  - Race discrimination
KW  - History
KW  - 20th century
KW  - Discrimination
KW  - Racism in sports
KW  - Black Canadians
KW  - Biography
KW  - Vancouver
KW  - Animated films
KW  - Biographies
KW  - Children's films
KW  - Vancouver (City)
KW  - Racism
KW  - English Bay
KW  - Black men
KW  - Historical perspectives
KW  - Fortes, Joe
KW  - West Indian Canadians
N1  - 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; Régie du cinéma du Québec rating: G; CHV rating: G
N2  - 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
UR  - https://www.nfb.ca/film/joe
ER  -