Canada is paying tribute to Gordon Pinsent.
In celebration of National Canadian Film Day (April 19), a series of online and in-theatre events are being held in memory of the late icon of Canadian film, featuring Colm Feore, Mary Walsh and Peter O’Brian.
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Speaking with Et Canada, Feore talks about getting involved with the tribute to Pinsent, who died in February at age 92.
“Gordon Pinsent was a huge inspiration for all Canadian artists, writers, directors, actors, etc,” he said, “and a mentor to many as well.”
The actor continued, “So we thought it only fitting to celebrate his legacy by running a series of his films all in a row and then having a discussion, and just a celebration afterwards. So we’re going to do that.”
Feore will be sitting down for a conversation onstage...
In celebration of National Canadian Film Day (April 19), a series of online and in-theatre events are being held in memory of the late icon of Canadian film, featuring Colm Feore, Mary Walsh and Peter O’Brian.
Read More: Canadian Actor Gordon Pinsent, Who Starred In ‘Away From Her’, Has Died At 92
Speaking with Et Canada, Feore talks about getting involved with the tribute to Pinsent, who died in February at age 92.
“Gordon Pinsent was a huge inspiration for all Canadian artists, writers, directors, actors, etc,” he said, “and a mentor to many as well.”
The actor continued, “So we thought it only fitting to celebrate his legacy by running a series of his films all in a row and then having a discussion, and just a celebration afterwards. So we’re going to do that.”
Feore will be sitting down for a conversation onstage...
- 4/19/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
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