The Sweater (1980)

The Sweater

1980

Family Animation

Synopsis

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.

Credits

Director

Sheldon Cohen

Cast

Jean-Guy Moreau as the hockey commentator

Roch Carrier as the narrator

Crew

Sheldon Cohen (Animation)

David Verrall (Editor)

Derek Lamb (Executive Producer)

Normand Roger (Music)

David Verrall (Producer)