Joe Sleep (1977)

Filmed 2 years before his death, this documentary portrays New Brunswick folk artist Joseph Sleep (1913-1978) in his later life. He was born at sea and worked with and around boats, fish, carnivals, and animals most of his life. While convalescing during an extended period in the Halifax infirmary in 1973, he was encouraged to paint. What began is therapy and a pastime developed into a way of representing a lifetime of images and experience

Director: Herald Pearse
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 27 min
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Production: Atlantic Filmmakers Cooperative (AFCOOP)
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

alcohol, painter, addiction, folk art, new brunswick, nova scotia, eastern canada

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Joe Sleep about?
Filmed 2 years before his death, this documentary portrays New Brunswick folk artist Joseph Sleep (1913-1978) in his later life. He was born at sea and worked with and around boats, fish, carnivals, and animals most of his life. While convalescing during an extended period in the Halifax infirmary in 1973, he was encouraged to paint. What began is therapy and a pastime developed into a way of representing a lifetime of images and experience
Who directed Joe Sleep?
Joe Sleep was directed by Herald Pearse.
Who stars in Joe Sleep?
Joe Sleep stars Joseph Sleep.
How long is Joe Sleep?
Joe Sleep has a runtime of 27m (27 minutes).
What genre is Joe Sleep?
Joe Sleep is a Documentary film.
Where was Joe Sleep produced?
Joe Sleep was produced in Canada.