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Joe

Name: Joe
Director: Jill Haras
Genre: Animation, History
Released: 2002-01-01
Duration: 9 min
Rating: 10
Cast: Blu Mankuma, Richard de Klerk, Maria Fierro, Shirley Milliner, Janyse Jaud

Release Date: January 1, 2002

Genre: Animation, History

Duration: 0h 9m

Rating: ⭐ 10.0/10

Director: Jill Haras

Cast: Blu Mankuma, Richard de Klerk, Maria Fierro, Shirley Milliner, Janyse Jaud

Storyline

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.