The Paper Man
The Paper Man

The Paper Man

8.0(1 votes)
2021
1h 20m
Documentary

Much like Fred Rogers and Bob Ross in the United States, Claude Lafortune was a staple of French-Canadian television. The beloved children's television host inspired generations of children through his celebration of creativity, inclusivity and diversity. For over five decades, he dedicated his life to transforming mere paper into whimsical sculptures, creatures and film sets. "The Paper Man" reveals the depths of Claude Lafortune's work, as well as his continuing legacy.

Production

Les Productions sur le toit

Cast

Claude Lafortune

Claude Lafortune

Self

Jean-François Royal

Jean-François Royal

Self

Marie Eykel

Marie Eykel

Self

Antonine Maillet

Antonine Maillet

Self

Yannick Nézet-Séguin

Yannick Nézet-Séguin

Self

Caroline Pazzy

Caroline Pazzy

Self

Marie-Évelyne Baribeau

Marie-Évelyne Baribeau

Self

Ève Filteau

Ève Filteau

Self

Cathy Jolicoeur

Cathy Jolicoeur

Self

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