Christopher Changes His Name

Christopher Changes His Name

6 mins | Animation | Jan. 1, 2000

This animated short for children tells the story of Christopher, a little boy who didn't want to be called Christopher anymore. Such a common name! When Aunty Gail from Trinidad tells him a story about a Tiger, Christopher changes his name to Tiger. But then he finds a better name. When he has trouble cashing a birthday cheque, he realizes maybe he should stick with his original name... or maybe not?

Christopher Changes His Name

6 mins | Animation | Jan. 1, 2000

Christopher Changes His Name
This animated short for children tells the story of Christopher, a little boy who didn't want to be called Christopher anymore. Such a common name! When Aunty Gail from Trinidad tells him a story about a Tiger, Christopher changes his name to Tiger. But then he finds a better name. When he has trouble cashing a birthday cheque, he realizes maybe he should stick with his original name... or maybe not?
Producers National Film Board of Canada
Original title Christopher Changes His Name
Directors Cilia Sawadogo
Writers Itah Sadu

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