Being Canadian
Synopsis
What does it actually mean to be Canadian? This humorous documentary, featuring interviews with a who's-who of famous Canadians, hopes to find the answer.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Being Canadian Trailer - Now Playing On DemandOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-04-10
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Eugene Levy
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Cobie Smulders
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Jason Priestley
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Robert Cohen
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William Shatner
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Nathan Fillion
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Seth Rogen
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Kim Cattrall
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Mike Myers
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Michael J. Fox
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Martin Short
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Will Arnett
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Dan Aykroyd
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Catherine O'Hara
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Dave Foley
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Conan O'Brien
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Alanis Morissette
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Howie Mandel
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Hot Docs International Documentary Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 18, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Cohen
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Cohen
- Original Score
- Craig Northey
- Original Title
- Being Canadian
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- GRAiNEY Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Cohen
Robert Cohen
Craig Northey
Megan Raney Aarons
Dean Gonzalez, Becky Hutner
Colin K. Gray, Teza Lawrence, Megan Raney Aarons, Michael Souther
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Cohen
Director
Robert Cohen
Writer
Colin K. Gray
Producer
Teza Lawrence
Producer
Megan Raney Aarons
Producer
Michael Souther
Producer
Craig Northey
Original Music Composer
Megan Raney Aarons
Director of Photography
Dean Gonzalez
Editor
Becky Hutner
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Frequently Asked Questions About Being Canadian
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What is Being Canadian about?
What does it actually mean to be Canadian? This humorous documentary, featuring interviews with a who's-who of famous Canadians, hopes to find the answer.
Who directed Being Canadian?
Being Canadian was directed by Robert Cohen.
Who stars in Being Canadian?
The principal cast of Being Canadian includes Eugene Levy, Cobie Smulders, Jason Priestley, Robert Cohen, William Shatner.
When was Being Canadian released and how long is it?
Being Canadian was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Being Canadian?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Being Canadian was composed by Craig Northey.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Being Canadian?
Being Canadian holds official age classifications: CA: 14A.