Joe
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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.
Status: Released
Released Date: 2002-01-01
Runtime: 9 mins
Director: Jill Haras
Spoken language: English
Genres: Animation, History
Original title: Joe
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Production Countries: Canada
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