08 September 2023 Factual 91 mins
Kindness, creativity, inclusivity, and a touch of magic makes the world a brighter place. Explore the story and impact of Canadian entertainer Ernie Coombs and his iconic series, Mr. Dressup, which enriched the lives of five generations.
Watch the official Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make Believe 2023 trailer in HD below.
Ernie Coombs as Self
Jonathan Torrens as Self
Andrew Phung as Self
Michael J. Fox as Self
Bruce McCulloch as Self
Scott Thompson as Self
Peter Mansbridge as Self
Craig Baird as Self
Fred Rogers as Self
Catherine Tait as Self
Robert Mills as Self
Ed Robertson as Self
Graham Greene as Self
Jim Creeggan as Self
Tyler Stewart as Self
Kevin Hearn as Self
Robert McCallum Director
Robert McCallum Writer
Jordan Christopher Morris Writer
Matthew Hornburg Producer
Robert McCallum Producer
Mark J.W. Bishop Producer
Aeschylus Poulos Producer
Nina Keogh Producer
Jordan Christopher Morris Producer
Keith Hoffart Producer
Aeschylus Poulos Executive Producer
Sonya Di Rienzo Executive Producer
Robert McCallum Executive Producer
Justin Schoenrock Executive Producer
Matthew Wexler Executive Producer
Donna Luke Co-Executive Producer
Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make-Believe Picture of Maple Leaf Trailer
Saving Mr. Dressup Trailer
Canada 16 September 2023
United Kingdom 29 September 2023
Puerto Rico 09 October 2023
Singapore 10 October 2023
United States 09 October 2023
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Artwork, screen shots, trailers and other imagery is © 2023 Shaw Rocket Fund, Ontario Creates, Departments and Agencies of the Government of Canada, Rogers Documentary Fund.
