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Uncommon Hero
2011
4 min
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This short film pays tribute to Paul Thompson, a man who has created a uniquely Canadian theatrical tradition through his passion, vision and tireless innovation. At 14, he was given a ticket for the Stratford Festival. Fifty years later, it's hard to imagine Canadian theatre without his inspired leadership. From Theatre Passe Muraille to the National Theatre School, Paul has mentored generations of actors and playwrights, forging a vibrant and distinctly Canadian theatre tradition.
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This short film pays tribute to Paul Thompson, a man who has created a uniquely Canadian theatrical tradition through his passion, vision and tireless innovation. At 14, he was given a ticket for the Stratford Festival. Fifty years later, it's hard to imagine Canadian theatre without his inspired leadership.
From Theatre Passe Muraille to the National Theatre School, Paul has mentored generations of actors and playwrights, forging a vibrant and distinctly Canadian theatre tradition.
From Theatre Passe Muraille to the National Theatre School, Paul has mentored generations of actors and playwrights, forging a vibrant and distinctly Canadian theatre tradition.
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recipientPaul Thompson
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writerJohn L'Ecuyer
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directorJohn L'Ecuyer
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producerLea Marin
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director of photographyJonathon Cliff
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editorLawrence Jackman
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sound recordistSanjay Mehta
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1st assistant directorKevin Walker
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1st assistant cameraJonathan Staav
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gafferSean Paul Hearn
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key gripRhys Brisbin
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best boy gripFraser Brown
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re-recording engineerPaolo Amati
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sound effects editorAdam Raley
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online editorRocky Polidoro
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colouristColin Moore
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marketing managerKelly Fox
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production supervisorMark WilsonMarcus Matyas
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technical coordinatorChristopher LoganDrew Stevenson
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centre administratorJosiah Rothenberg
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production coordinatorRachel Punwassie
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production assistantChris Niesing
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senior producerGerry Flahive
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executive producerSilva Basmajian
Ages 14 to 17
School subjects
Discuss what Paul Thompson means by “wanting to join, wanting to belong, but the price was too high”? How was his career shaped by his apparent early failures? What is his message to others about handling failure? Discuss how his message relates to peer pressure and bullying. What is “integrity,” and how did Thompson demonstrate this quality? Why is his work considered unique and “Canadian”?