Imaginary Heroine

Imaginary Heroine

5 mins | May 12, 2012

This short film pays tribute to actress and comedian Mary Walsh. Layering archival photographs of downtown St. John’s and evocative imagery, it tells the remarkable story of a little girl who grew up next door to her family. Inspired by Mary Walsh’s one woman play Dancing with Rage, the film reveals the heart of the unique characters created by Newfoundland’s grand dame of comedy. Produced by the National Film Board of Canada in co-operation with the National Arts Centre and the Governor General's Performing Arts Awards Foundation on the occasion of the 2012 Governor General's Performing Arts Awards.

Imaginary Heroine

5 mins | May 12, 2012

Imaginary Heroine
This short film pays tribute to actress and comedian Mary Walsh. Layering archival photographs of downtown St. John’s and evocative imagery, it tells the remarkable story of a little girl who grew up next door to her family. Inspired by Mary Walsh’s one woman play Dancing with Rage, the film reveals the heart of the unique characters created by Newfoundland’s grand dame of comedy. Produced by the National Film Board of Canada in co-operation with the National Arts Centre and the Governor General's Performing Arts Awards Foundation on the occasion of the 2012 Governor General's Performing Arts Awards.
Producers National Film Board of Canada, The National Arts Centre, Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards Foundation
Original title Imaginary Heroine
Directors Sherry White
Writers Sherry White, Mary Walsh

Cast

Ella Clarke

as Little Mary

Mary Walsh

as Self

Ella Ray Lewis

as Background Performer

Jack Gover

as Background Performer

Léo Gilbert

as Background Performer

Matthew Gover

as Background Performer

Percy White

as Background Performer

Poppy Park

as Background Performer

Sean Church

as Background Performer