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01/01/1992 Animation, Documentary 0h 29m
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Overview

The Colours of My Father: A Portrait of Sam Borenstein is a 1992 short animated documentary directed by Joyce Borenstein about her father, the Canadian painter Sam Borenstein. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short. In Canada, it was named best short documentary at the 12th Genie Awards.

  1. Joyce Borenstein

    Writer, Director

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A review by CinemaSerf
Written by CinemaSerf on 2024-04-01
It starts off rather like an exhibition in a museum, this documentary. Narrated by his daughter, Joyce, we are introduced to the early works of this acclaimed Canadian artist whilst learning of his upbringing in a post-depression society where it was very hard for a single man to get a job, and where he frequently went to a soup kitchen for his victuals. He never lost his love of drawing and painting, though, and as his story progresses we see more of the man's innovative and distinctive style of work emerge as he continues to struggle to find employment to sustain himself and his family. It's...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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