Imaginary Heroine
Synopsis
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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Mary Walsh: Imaginary HeroineOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2017-04-01
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- Director
- Sherry White
- Screenplay & Story
- Sherry White, Mary Walsh
- Original Title
- Imaginary Heroine
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 5m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB, The National Arts Centre, Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards Foundation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sherry White
Sherry White, Mary Walsh
Andrew MacCormack
Lawrence Jackman
Ravida Din, Annette Clarke
Department Leadership Roster
Sherry White
Writer
Andrew MacCormack
Director of Photography
Lawrence Jackman
Editor
Sherry White
Director
Mary Walsh
Writer
Annette Clarke
Producer
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What is Imaginary Heroine about?
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.
Who directed Imaginary Heroine?
Imaginary Heroine was directed by Sherry White.
Who stars in Imaginary Heroine?
The principal cast of Imaginary Heroine includes Ella Clarke, Mary Walsh, Ella Ray Lewis, Jack Gover, Léo Gilbert.
When was Imaginary Heroine released and how long is it?
Imaginary Heroine was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 5m.