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Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make Believe 2023

Status
Released
Runtime
91 minutes
Director
Robert McCallum
Networks
Shaw Rocket Fund, Rogers Documentary Fund, Ontario Creates
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What is Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make Believe?

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

Type
Film
Year
2023
Status
Released
Runtime
91 minutes
Release date
Sep 8, 2023
Original language
EN
Origin
Canada
Studios
Shaw Rocket Fund, Rogers Documentary Fund, Ontario Creates
Genres
Documentary
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 7.6/10 from 7 votes
Episode runtime
~91 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
Shaw Rocket Fund, Rogers Documentary Fund, Ontario Creates
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Title: Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make Believe.
Year: 2023.
Genre: Documentary.
Origin: Canadian.
Director: Robert McCallum.
Subject: Ernie Coombs (Canadian entertainer) and his series Mr. Dressup.
Series Details: Long-running Canadian television series, started in 1967.
Themes/Impact: Kindness, creativity, inclusivity, magic, enriched the lives of five generations.
Runtime: 1h 31m.
Cast mentioned: Craig Baird, Lilly Barnes, Sandra Beech, Deborah Bernstein.
Release Date (US): 10/09/2023.
Draft 1 (Mental Outline): Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make Believe is a 2023 Canadian documentary film directed by

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Should you watch it?

“Explore the enduring legacy of Canadian children's entertainer Ernie Coombs and his iconic television series.”

Reasons to watch
  • Celebrates the origins and history of the beloved children's show Mr. Dressup.
  • Documents the career and impact of entertainer Ernie Coombs.
  • Examines how the series enriched the lives of multiple generations.
Keep in mind
  • Viewers seeking fast-paced narrative fiction may not find it relevant, as it is a documentary.

Watch it if you want to explore the history and cultural impact of the iconic children's series Mr. Dressup and entertainer Ernie Coombs.

The film is a documentary with a runtime of 1 hour and 31 minutes, offering a celebratory and historical look at a long-running children's television program suitable for general audiences.

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Streaming availability can be checked through standard movie and television database platforms such as TMDB.

Is Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make Believe worth watching?

Yes, it is a celebrated documentary that explores the origins and history of one of Canada's most beloved children's shows and its impact on five generations.

What is the runtime of the film?

The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 31 minutes.

Are there essential episodes to watch first?

The work is a standalone feature-length documentary rather than a multi-episode television series.

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