Sep 08, 2023
91 min
Full-HD

Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make Believe (2023)

Kindness, creativity, inclusivity, and a touch of magic makes the world a brighter place. Explore the story and impact of Canadian entertainer Ernie Coombs and his iconic series, Mr. Dressup, which enriched the lives of five generations.

Category

Documentary

Country

Canada

Companies

Shaw Rocket Fund Roger Documentary Fund Ontario Creates Departments and Agencies of the Government of Canada

Ernie Coombs

Self

Jonathan Torrens

Self

Andrew Phung

Self

Michael J. Fox

Self

Bruce McCulloch

Self

Scott Thompson

Self

Peter Mansbridge

Self

Craig Baird

Self

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