Imaginary Heroine (2012)

Imaginary Heroine

2012

Drama

Synopsis

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.

Credits

Director

Sherry White

Cast

Ella Clarke as Little Mary

Ella Ray Lewis as Background Performer

Jack Gover as Background Performer

Léo Gilbert as Background Performer

Mary Walsh as Self

Matthew Gover as Background Performer

Percy White as Background Performer

Poppy Park as Background Performer