MR. DRESSUP: THE MAGIC OF MAKE-BELIEVE

2023 | Canada

90 minutes

Canadian Amazon Original documentary based on the life and career of legendary Canadian children’s entertainer Ernie Coombs—or, as he is more commonly known by millions of fans, Mr. Dressup. The documentary celebrates the origins and history of one of Canada’s most beloved CBC children shows, Mr. Dressup, which enriched the lives of five generations.

Director

Robert McCallum

Producers

Mark J.W. Bishop, Aeschylus Poulos and Matthew Hornburg

Executive Producers

Mark J.W. Bishop, Matthew Hornburg, Aeschylus Poulos, Robert McCallum, Sonya Di Rienzo, Matthew Wexler, Justin Schoenrock, Greg Floyd and Donna Luke

Production Companies

Marblemedia and Hawkeye Pictures

Festivals & Awards

Toronto International Film Festival 2023 - Best Documentary People's Choice Award

Atlantic Film Festival 2023

Vancouver International Film Festival 2023