The Sweater
Roch Carrier recounts the most mortifying moment of his childhood. At a time when all his friends worshipped Maurice "Rocket" Richard and wore his number 9 Canadiens hockey jersey, the boy was mistakenly sent a Toronto Maple Leafs jersey from Eaton's. Unable to convince his mother to send it back, he must face his friends wearing the colours of the opposing team. This animated short, based on the book The Hockey Sweater, is an NFB classic that appeals to hockey lovers of all ages.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Le chandail |
| Year | 1980 |
| Country | Canada |
| Genre | Family, Animation |
| Director | Sheldon Cohen |
| Runtime | 10 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.2/10 (19 votes) |
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The film constructs its narrative around the stark contrast between a child's black-and-white worldview and the inconvenient mistakes of the adult realm. It relies on a simple, universal story about shame, belonging, and peer pressure.
What lingers after viewing is a poignant, nostalgic vignette that uses a personal anecdote to reflect on national identity, childhood trauma, and the worship of sports icons. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Sheldon Cohen
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Perfect for a cozy family viewing, introducing kids to animation classics.
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