MacPherson (2013)

This animated film by Martine Chartrand (Black Soul) recounts the friendship between a young Félix Leclerc and Frank Randolph Macpherson, a Jamaican chemical engineer and university graduate who worked for a pulp and paper company. An inveterate jazz fan, Macpherson inspired Leclerc, who wrote a song about the log drives and entitled it “MacPherson” in honour of his friend. Paint-on-glass animation shot with a 35mm camera.

Director: Martine Chartrand
Genre: Animation, History, Music
Runtime: 11 min
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Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is MacPherson about?
This animated film by Martine Chartrand (Black Soul) recounts the friendship between a young Félix Leclerc and Frank Randolph Macpherson, a Jamaican chemical engineer and university graduate who worked for a pulp and paper company. An inveterate jazz fan, Macpherson inspired Leclerc, who wrote a song about the log drives and entitled it “MacPherson” in honour of his friend. Paint-on-glass animation shot with a 35mm camera.
Who directed MacPherson?
MacPherson was directed by Martine Chartrand.
How long is MacPherson?
MacPherson has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
What genre is MacPherson?
MacPherson is a Animation, History, Music film.
Where was MacPherson produced?
MacPherson was produced in Canada.