The Chaperone (2013)

Directed by

Fraser Munder

Genre

animation, documentary

Country

Canada

Runtime

13 min

Rating

6.8 of 10 from 4 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A documentary that uses animation and puppetry to tell the true story of a high school dance chaperone and a DJ who fought off a biker gang. It reconstructs an unlikely act of bravery from a quiet moment in history.

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What happens

The Chaperone 3D is a Canadian documentary film, directed by Fraser Munden and released in 2013. Blending several different styles of animation and puppetry, the film reenacts the true story of Ralph Whims and Stefan Czernatowicz, who were once present as a chaperone and DJ at a school dance that was invaded by a biker gang which Whims and Czernatowicz had to personally fight off. The film premiered at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival and was the runner up for best short film. The film was named to TIFF's annual year-end Canada's Top Ten list for 2013, and received a Canadian Screen Award nomination for Best Short Documentary Film at the 3rd Canadian Screen Awards. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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