The Sweater (1980)
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.
Director: Sheldon Cohen
Genre: Family, Animation
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date: August 23, 1980
Cast
- Roch Carrier - the narrator
- Jean-Guy Moreau - the hockey commentator
Screenplay
- Sheila Fischman
- Roch Carrier (Story)
Music: Normand Roger
Editing: David Verrall
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
ice hockey, childhood, teasing, sweater
More Films by Director: Sheldon Cohen
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 Sweater stars Roch Carrier, Jean-Guy Moreau.
- How long is The Sweater?
- The Sweater has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
- What genre is The Sweater?
- The Sweater is a Family, Animation film.
- Where was The Sweater produced?
- The Sweater was produced in Canada.