Joe (2013)
Ratings:
10.0 (TMDb)
Released:
2002-01-01
Runtime:
9 min
Genres:
Animation, History
Countries:
Canada
Director:
Jill Haras
Actors:
Blu Mankuma, Richard de Klerk, Maria Fierro, Shirley Milliner, Janyse Jaud, Colin Murdock, Michael Dobson, Laara Sadiq
Synopsis
This animated short tells the story of Seraphim "Joe" Fortes, one of Vancouver's most beloved citizens. Born in the West Indies, Joe Fortes swam in English Bay for over than 30 years. A self-appointed lifeguard at first, he became so famous that the city of Vancouver finally rewarded him with a salary for doing what he loved best.
