The Colours of My Father: A Portrait of Sam Borenstein
Synopsis
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.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joyce Borenstein
- Screenplay & Story
- Joyce Borenstein
- Original Title
- The Colours of My Father: A Portrait of Sam Borenstein
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 29m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joyce Borenstein
Joyce Borenstein
David De Volpi, Pierre Landry
Rita Roy
Sally Bochner, Richard Elson, Christine York, Colin Neale
Department Leadership Roster
Joyce Borenstein
Writer
Sally Bochner
Producer
Richard Elson
Producer
Christine York
Producer
Rita Roy
Editor
Colin Neale
Producer
David De Volpi
Director of Photography
Pierre Landry
Director of Photography
Joyce Borenstein
Director
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General — Suitable for all ages.
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What is The Colours of My Father: A Portrait of Sam Borenstein about?
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.
Who directed The Colours of My Father: A Portrait of Sam Borenstein?
The Colours of My Father: A Portrait of Sam Borenstein was directed by Joyce Borenstein.
Who stars in The Colours of My Father: A Portrait of Sam Borenstein?
The principal cast of The Colours of My Father: A Portrait of Sam Borenstein includes Not specified.
When was The Colours of My Father: A Portrait of Sam Borenstein released and how long is it?
The Colours of My Father: A Portrait of Sam Borenstein was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 29m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Colours of My Father: A Portrait of Sam Borenstein?
The Colours of My Father: A Portrait of Sam Borenstein holds official age classifications: CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.).