The Colours of My Father: A Portrait of Sam Borenstein

G
0h 29m
1992
6.5 /10 (6)

Overview

The Colours of My Father: A Portrait of Sam Borenstein is a 1992 short animated documentary directed by Joyce Borenstein about her father, the Canadian painter Sam Borenstein. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short. In Canada, it was named best short documentary at the 12th Genie Awards.

Country : Canada
Languages : English
Released Date: 1992-01-01
Cast : Not Available

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