Imaginary Heroine (2012)
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.
Director: Sherry White
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 5 min
Release Date: May 12, 2012
Cast
- Ella Clarke - Little Mary
- Mary Walsh - Self
- Ella Ray Lewis - Background Performer
- Jack Gover - Background Performer
- Léo Gilbert - Background Performer
- Matthew Gover - Background Performer
- Percy White - Background Performer
- Poppy Park - Background Performer
- Sean Church - Background Performer
Screenplay
Cinematography: Andrew MacCormack
Editing: Lawrence Jackman
Production: ONF | NFB, The National Arts Centre, Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards Foundation
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Sherry White
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Imaginary Heroine stars Ella Clarke, Mary Walsh, Ella Ray Lewis, Jack Gover, Léo Gilbert, Matthew Gover.
- How long is Imaginary Heroine?
- Imaginary Heroine has a runtime of 5m (5 minutes).
- What genre is Imaginary Heroine?
- Imaginary Heroine is a Drama film.
- Where was Imaginary Heroine produced?
- Imaginary Heroine was produced in Canada.