Joe

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Joe

NFB
NFB (Free)
10.0(1 votes)
2002
0h 9m
AnimationHistory
canadacartoonbiographybased on true storyswimmingvancouverlifeguard

Overview

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.

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