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[|Sheldon Cohen], [|1980], 10 min 21 s In this animated short, Roch Carrier recounts the most mortifying moment of his childhood. At a time when all his friends worshipped Maurice "Rocket" Richard and wore his number 9 Canadiens hockey jersey, he was mistakenly sent a Toronto Maple Leafs jersey from Eaton's. Unable to convince his mother to send it back, he must face his friends wearing the colours of the opposing team. This short film, based on the book //The Hockey Sweater//, is an NFB classic that appeals to hockey lovers of all ages.([|NFB]) ||
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[|Cordell Barker], [|1988], 7 min 39 s This hilarious Oscar-nominated animation is based on the century-old folk song of the same name. Old Mr. Johnson makes increasingly manic attempts to rid himself of a little yellow cat that just won't stay away... Also won the 1989 Genie Award for best animated short film.([|NFB]) ||
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[|Ron Tunis], [|Grant Munro], [|1966], 9 min 48 s An animated cartoon to help children explore why and how animals move as they do. A little boy discovers that he cannot compete with a monkey, a snake or a horse by imitating the way they move. He can only outdistance them when he climbs into a vehicle that can travel in any environment, proving that while other animals are trapped by their environment, humans, the inventors, aren't.([|NFB]) ||
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[|Les Drew], [|1988], 7 min 51 s Created by award-winning animator/director Les Drew, this animated short features Doris Dingle and her family of three cats. Sure to appeal to children of all ages, //**The Dingles**// shows what happens when an unexpected violent wind disrupts the family's idyllic life. The film is based on the book //The Dingles//, written by Helen Levchuk and illustrated by John Bianchi.([|NFB]) ||
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[|Janet Perlman], [|1981], 9 min 57 s This short animation is a zany version of the classic fairy tale, with the leading role played by a mistreated romantic penguin, with hilarious results. Cinderella Penguin loses her magic flipper as she runs to meet her midnight deadline, but all ends well when Prince Charming finds the right webbed foot and the nasty step-family is brought to heel. A 1981 Oscar nominee.([|NFB]) ||
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[|Co Hoedeman], [|1977], 13 min 17 s Enjoy Co Hoedeman's short animated film about the sandman and the creatures he sculpts out of sand. They build a castle and celebrate the completion of their new home, only to be interrupted by an uninvited guest. Cleverly constructed, the film leaves interpretation open to the viewer. Oscar® winner 1977. ([|NFB]) ||
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[|Richard Condie], [|1979], 12 min 22 s This hilarious short animation film stars a man who procrastinates. Our hero attempts to practise a piece of music on the piano, but distractions get in the way. When he finally sits down to play, pandemonium breaks loose.([|NFB]) ||
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