Movie Description
Imaginary Heroine
(2012)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Sherry White
- Producer : Annette Clarke
- Writer : Sherry White,Mary Walsh
- Editor : Lawrence Jackman
- Cast : Ella Clarke,Mary Walsh,Ella Ray Lewis,Jack Gover,Léo Gilbert,Matthew Gover,Percy White,Poppy Park,Sean Church
Cast
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Posters
Facts
Original TitleImaginary Heroine
Status Released
Release Information
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2012-05-12
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 00h 05m
Homepagehttps://www.nfb.ca/film/imaginary_heroine/
Production CompaniesONF | NFB,The National Arts Centre,Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards Foundation
Genres
- Drama
