Film

Imaginary Heroine

2012 · 5m · Drama

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.

Ella Clarke

Little Mary

Mary Walsh

Self

Ella Ray Lewis

Background Performer

Jack Gover

Background Performer

Léo Gilbert

Background Performer

Matthew Gover

Background Performer

Percy White

Background Performer

Poppy Park

Background Performer

Sean Church

Background Performer

• Sherry WhiteWriter · Director
• Mary WalshWriter
• Annette ClarkeProducer
• Ravida DinExecutive Producer
• Andrew MacCormackDirector of Photography
• Lawrence JackmanEditor

Release date

May 12, 2012

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

5m

Genres

Drama