Joe

10

Canada

Animation History

9 min

2002

Blu Mankuma Richard de Klerk Janyse Jaud Colin Murdock Michael Dobson Laara Sadiq Katya Virshilas Natasha Vasiluk

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.