Joe (2002)
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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Blu MankumaJoe Fortes (voice)
Richard de KlerkMaria FierroShirley Milliner
Janyse Jaud
Colin Murdock
Terry Klassen
Michael Dobson
Laara Sadiq
Terry Klassen
Katya Virshilas
Michal SuchánekKeywords
Movie DNA
Genre affinityAnimation · HistoryTheme affinityCartoon · Lifeguard · CanadaVisual styleAnimationPacingShortDirector preference534580Actor preference81455 · 95362 · 748068
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Frequently asked questions about Joe
What is Joe about?
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.
How long is Joe?
Joe has a runtime of 9 minutes.