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.

Cast

Ella Clarke

Ella Clarke

Little Mary

Mary Walsh

Self

Ella Ray Lewis

Ella Ray Lewis

Background Performer

Jack Gover

Jack Gover

Background Performer

Léo Gilbert

Léo Gilbert

Background Performer

Matthew Gover

Matthew Gover

Background Performer

Percy White

Percy White

Background Performer

Poppy Park

Poppy Park

Background Performer

Sean Church

Sean Church

Background Performer

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