Joe

Haras, Jill, (film director.). Johnson, George, (film producer.). Eriksen, Svend-Erik, (film producer.). National Film Board of Canada (Montreal), (film producer.).

Summary: 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.

Record details

Physical Description: 1 streaming video (8 min., 51 sec.) : sound
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Publisher: Montreal : National Film Board of Canada, 2012.
Copyright: ©2002

Content descriptions

General Note:	Agency - English program:.Pacific Centre. Agency:.Produced by the National Film Board of Canada with the assistance of B.C. Arts Council.
Restrictions on Access Note:	No restrictions.
Creation/Production Credits Note:	Director, Jill Haras ; producer, George Johnson ; composer, John Sereda ; characters, Jill Haras ; animation, Tami Knight, Martin Rose, Amanda Forbis, Sherann E. Johnson, Tracy Lewis ; editor, Jill Haras ; sound supervisor, Gael MacLean ; sound editor, Haida Paul ; foley artist, Maureen Murphy ; re-recording mixer, Bill Sheppard, Dean Giammarco ; re-recording, null Cinesonic Productions Inc. ; executive producer, Svend-Erik Eriksen.
Participant or Performer Note:	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.
Date/Time and Place of an Event Note:	Recorded 2002.
System Details Note:	Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Awards Note:	Leo Award for Best Overall Sound in an Animation, 2003 Bronze Plaque Award - Category: Social Issues, 2003
Source of Description Note:	Description based on online resource; title from title screen (National Film Board of Canada, viewed 2024-03-01).