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Joe

85
Audience
9m
Animation, History
Starring Blu Mankuma · Richard de Klerk · Shirley Milliner
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This animated short tells the story of Seraphim "Joe" Fortes, one of Vancouver's most beloved citizens. Born in the West Indies, Joe Fortes swam in English Bay for over than 30 years. A self-appointed lifeguard at first, he became so famous that the city of Vancouver finally rewarded him with a salary for doing what he loved best.

Director
Jill Haras
Producer
George Johnson
Keywords
canada biography cartoon based on true story swimming vancouver lifeguard
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Cast

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B
Blu Mankuma
Joe Fortes (voice)
R
Richard de Klerk
S
Shirley Milliner
J
Janyse Jaud
C
Colin Murdock
M
Michael Dobson
L
Laara Sadiq
T
Terry Klassen
K
Katya Virshilas
N
Nickol Tschenscher
M
Michal Suchánek

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