Imaginary Heroine

Imaginary Heroine

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2012-05-12

This short film pays tribute to actress and comedian Mary Walsh. Layering archival photographs of downtown St. John’s and evocative imagery, it tells the remarkable story of a little girl who grew up next door to her family. Inspired by Mary Walsh’s one woman play Dancing with Rage, the film reveals the heart of the unique characters created by Newfoundland’s grand dame of comedy. Produced by the National Film Board of Canada in co-operation with the National Arts Centre and the Governor General's Performing Arts Awards Foundation on the occasion of the 2012 Governor General's Performing Arts Awards.

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Imaginary Heroine

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This short film pays tribute to actress and comedian Mary Walsh. Layering archival photographs of downtown St. John’s and evocative imagery, it tells the remarkable story of a little girl who grew up next door to her family. Inspired by Mary Walsh’s one woman play Dancing with Rage, the film reveals the heart of the unique characters created by Newfoundland’s grand dame of comedy. Produced by the National Film Board of Canada in co-operation with the National Arts Centre and the Governor General's Performing Arts Awards Foundation on the occasion of the 2012 Governor General's Performing Arts Awards.

Released

2012-05-12

Runtime

5

Director

Budget

$0

Revenue

$0

Genres

Drama

Language

English

Production

ONF | NFB

The National Arts Centre

Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards Foundation

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    Ella Clarke

    Ella Clarke
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    Mary Walsh

    Mary Walsh
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    Ella Ray Lewis

    Ella Ray Lewis
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    Jack Gover

    Jack Gover
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    Léo Gilbert

    Léo Gilbert
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    Matthew Gover

    Matthew Gover
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    Percy White

    Percy White
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    Poppy Park

    Poppy Park
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    Sean Church

    Sean Church