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The Sweater

★6.4 1980 10m Sheldon Cohen PG-13

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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About the film

The Sweater poster
Audience score
★ 6.4 /10

based on 22 votes

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.

FamilyAnimation

Cast

2 principal cast

Roch Carrier

the narrator
Jean-Guy Moreau

Jean-Guy Moreau

the hockey commentator

Where to watch The Sweater

The Sweater (1980) is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The 10m family directed by Sheldon Cohen is rated 6.4/10 by 22 viewers.

Frequently asked

When was The Sweater released?

The Sweater was released on August 23, 1980.

Who directed The Sweater?

The Sweater was directed by Sheldon Cohen.

How long is The Sweater?

The Sweater has a runtime of 10 minutes.

What genre is The Sweater?

The Sweater is categorized as Family, Animation.

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