Red Deer Polytech presents Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make-Believe

Red Deer Public Library, Snell Auditorium

Red Deer

April 16, 2025

2:15 PM

$0.00

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Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make-Believe

Director Robert McCallum

Run Time 90min

Genre Documentary

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Summary

For so many Canadians, Ernie Coombs and his character Mr. Dressup was an enduring childhood fixture, promoting the power of creativity, play and imagination. This heartwarming documentary traces the roots of the tv series Mr. Dressup, a universally celebrated and uniquely Canadian children’s programme, exploring its enduring legacy, and how it stayed true to its aim throughout its run of almost 30 years.

Winner of the People’s Choice Award for Best Documentary at TIFF, Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make-Believe is an absolute crowd-pleaser that is sure to bring a tear to your eye.

“The Magic of Make-Believe not only serves as a reminder of the joy Coombs brought to our young lives, but it also emphasizes the need for Mr. Dressup's patience and kindness today more than ever.” – Rachel Ho, Exclaim!

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Event Details

Red Deer Polytech - Bachelor of Applied Arts in Film Production will be screening the following films on April 16 for CanFilmDay:

Tia and Piujuq at 9:00 AM MDT,
Night Raiders at 12:00 PM MDT,
Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make-Believe at 2:15 PM MDT,
Die Alone at 4:30 PM MDT.

There will be a lineup of local filmmakers speaking between screenings.

The college has worked with a local high school to learn about Canadian films and have the students programme this event for CanFilmDay! Check out the website they have built for their film festival here: http://www.canadafilmd-eh.ca/

Accessibility

Venue deemed accessible by event host. Wheelchair accessible.

Address

Red Deer Public Library, Snell Auditorium, 4818 - 49th Street, Red Deer, AB, T4N 1T9
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