The Sweater
Le chandail
Synopsis
Roch Carrier recounts the most mortifying moment of his childhood. At a time when all his friends worshipped Maurice "Rocket" Richard and wore his number 9 Canadiens hockey jersey, the boy was mistakenly sent a Toronto Maple Leafs jersey from Eaton's. Unable to convince his mother to send it back, he must face his friends wearing the colours of the opposing team. This animated short, based on the book The Hockey Sweater, is an NFB classic that appeals to hockey lovers of all ages.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Ottawa Ani-Fest
Festival / Special Debut
March 15, 2010
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sheldon Cohen
- Screenplay & Story
- Roch Carrier, Sheila Fischman
- Original Score
- Normand Roger
- Original Title
- Le chandail
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sheldon Cohen
Roch Carrier, Sheila Fischman
Normand Roger
David Verrall
Marrin Canell, David Verrall, Derek Lamb
Department Leadership Roster
Sheldon Cohen
Director
Marrin Canell
Producer
David Verrall
Producer
David Verrall
Editor
Sheila Fischman
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all ages.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sweater
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What is The Sweater about?
Roch Carrier recounts the most mortifying moment of his childhood. At a time when all his friends worshipped Maurice "Rocket" Richard and wore his number 9 Canadiens hockey jersey, the boy was mistakenly sent a Toronto Maple Leafs jersey from Eaton's. Unable to convince his mother to send it back, he must face his friends wearing the colours of the opposing team. This animated short, based on the book The Hockey Sweater, is an NFB classic that appeals to hockey lovers of all ages.
Who directed The Sweater?
The Sweater was directed by Sheldon Cohen.
Who stars in The Sweater?
The principal cast of The Sweater includes Roch Carrier, Jean-Guy Moreau.
When was The Sweater released and how long is it?
The Sweater was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 10m.
Who composed the musical score for The Sweater?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sweater was composed by Normand Roger.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Sweater?
The Sweater holds official age classifications: CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.).