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Approx. 47 min. Ages 6 to 9.
Every person is unique, with their own history, talents and way of looking at the world. Through heartfelt stories filled with discoveries, this program invites children to explore the diversity of experiences, cultures and personalities that surround them.
Nicola Lemay | 2011 | 14 min | Animation
Young Matthew is never afraid of the dark: he’s lived in darkness all his life. As his birthday approaches, he plays detective, curious about the surprise his parents are preparing.
Michelle Ku | 2024 | 1 min | Animation
Sometimes, we lie in bed and our head is filled with thoughts conspiring to keep us awake. In this beautiful hand-drawn animated short, Michelle Ku shows us how to seek and find calm, put those thoughts to rest, and get a good night’s sleep.
Francine Desbiens | 1995 | 6 min | Animation
A young Deaf girl playing against an arrogant boy in a chess tournament is unaffected by his scorn but responds warmly to the attentions of a young poet.
Cilia Sawadogo | 1996 | 7 min | Animation
Two young Africans from different social backgrounds want to defy tradition and be free to love each other.
Pierre M. Trudeau | 1999 | 13 min | Animation
Not surprisingly for a cuckoo in a cuckoo clock, Mr. Edgar enjoys a life that runs like clockwork. Then one stormy evening, three eggs plop uninvited into his living room, turning his little world upside down. Overnight, he discovers the joys—and challenges—of fatherhood.