1.0 video http://www.nfb.ca/film/uncommon_hero John L'Ecuyer National Film Board of Canada http://www.nfb.ca http://media1.nfb.ca/medias/nfb_tube/thumbs_small/2011/Uncommon-Hero_small.jpg 204 115 <iframe src="http://www.nfb.ca/film/uncommon_hero/embed/player" width="530" height="345" ></iframe><p style="width:(( width ))px"><a href="http://www.nfb.ca/film/uncommon_hero/" target="_blank"><em>Uncommon Hero</em></a> by <a href="http://www.nfb.ca/explore-all-directors/john-l_ecuyer/" title="more films by John L&#39;Ecuyer" target="_blank">John L&#39;Ecuyer</a>, <a href="http://www.nfb.ca" target="_blank">National Film Board of Canada</a></p> 530 345 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.

Produced by the National Film Board of Canada in co-operation with the National Arts Centre and the Governor General's Performing Arts Awards Foundation on the occasion of the 2011 Governor General's Performing Arts Awards.