Understanding the Law: The Coat (1999)
A fashion-conscious shopper sees beautiful coats advertised in the newspaper. The next day, he's the first in line to get his at the store. But they won't sell him one! "These are women's coats," the store owner says. "For women only!" On the grounds that the newspaper ad constitutes a contract, the customer takes the vendor to court to win his right to the coat. Understanding the Law: The Coat is episode one in a series of short, funny films designed to demystify everyday aspects of Canadian civil law. Wry humour and a whimsical style make this informative series lively and memorable.
Director: Diane Obomsawin
Genre: Animation
Runtime: 3 min
Release Date: January 1, 1999
Cast
- Bruce Dinsmore - Dog / Judge (voice)
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Diane Obomsawin
More Films in Genre: Animation
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Understanding the Law: The Coat about?
- A fashion-conscious shopper sees beautiful coats advertised in the newspaper. The next day, he's the first in line to get his at the store. But they won't sell him one! "These are women's coats," the store owner says. "For women only!" On the grounds that the newspaper ad constitutes a contract, the customer takes the vendor to court to win his right to the coat. Understanding the Law: The Coat is episode one in a series of short, funny films designed to demystify everyday aspects of Canadian civil law. Wry humour and a whimsical style make this informative series lively and memorable.
- Who directed Understanding the Law: The Coat?
- Understanding the Law: The Coat was directed by Diane Obomsawin.
- Who stars in Understanding the Law: The Coat?
- Understanding the Law: The Coat stars Bruce Dinsmore.
- How long is Understanding the Law: The Coat?
- Understanding the Law: The Coat has a runtime of 3m (3 minutes).
- What genre is Understanding the Law: The Coat?
- Understanding the Law: The Coat is a Animation film.
- Where was Understanding the Law: The Coat produced?
- Understanding the Law: The Coat was produced in Canada.