Bp: pushing the boundaries
Appearance
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Directed by | Brian Nash |
Produced by | Elizabeth Yake |
Starring | bpNichol |
Edited by | Joe Costa |
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Running time | 60 minutes |
Country | Canada |
Language | English |
bp: pushing the boundaries is a Canadian short documentary film, directed by Brian Nash and released in 1997.[1] The film is a portrait of the life and career of Canadian experimental poet bpNichol.
The film premiered at the 1997 Toronto International Film Festival,[2] where it received an honorable mention from the jury for the Best Canadian Short Film award.[3] It was a Genie Award nominee for Best Short Documentary at the 19th Genie Awards in 1999.[4]
References
- ^ Elizabeth Renzetti, "Festival gets Maritimes perspective Nova Scotia director Thom Fitzgerald's first feature kicks off Toronto film event's special series". The Globe and Mail, July 30, 1997.
- ^ "The Perspective Canada program". Toronto Star, July 30, 1997.
- ^ Craig MacInnis, "Pair splits top prize; Verteran Egoyan and rookie Fitzgerald win". Edmonton Journal, September 15, 1997.
- ^ John McKay, "Two films lead Genie pack with 12 nominations each [Last Night and Such a Long Journey]". Canadian Press, December 7, 1998.