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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.

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

9 mins

Rating

10/10

Release Date

01 January 2002

Country

Canada

Cast

Blu Mankuma

Blu Mankuma

Joe Fortes (voice)

Richard de Klerk

Richard de Klerk

Maria Fierro

Maria Fierro

Shirley Milliner

Shirley Milliner

Janyse Jaud

Janyse Jaud

Colin Murdock

Colin Murdock

Michael Dobson

Michael Dobson

Laara Sadiq

Laara Sadiq

Terry Klassen

Terry Klassen

Katya Virshilas

Katya Virshilas

Nickol Tschenscher

Nickol Tschenscher

Natasha Vasiluk

Natasha Vasiluk

Eric Savics

Eric Savics

Michal Suchánek

Michal Suchánek

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