Movie

Imaginary Heroine

(en)

2012

5m

Imaginary Heroine

Drama

Overview: 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.

Status: Released

Release date: May 12, 2012

Countries of origin: Canada,

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Production companies
  • ONF | NFB
  • The National Arts Centre
  • Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards Foundation

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Ella Clarke

Ella Clarke

as Little Mary

Mary Walsh

Mary Walsh

as Self

Ella Ray Lewis

Ella Ray Lewis

as Background Perf...

Jack Gover

Jack Gover

as Background Perf...

Léo Gilbert

Léo Gilbert

as Background Perf...

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