Animation · History · 2002 · 9 min

Joe.

Name: Joe
Director: Jill Haras
Genre: Animation, History
Released: 2002-01-01
Duration: 9 min
Rating: 8.5
Cast: Blu Mankuma, Richard de Klerk, Maria Fierro, Shirley Milliner, Janyse Jaud

Weighted average

7.6/10

IMDb6.9
RT83
MC74
TMDB8.5
Lbxd7.0

AnimationHistory

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.

Director: Jill Haras