First feature doc for rising Canadian filmmaker

The National Film Board of Canada has tapped Charles Officer to direct a feature doc on African-Canadian track and field star Harry Jerome. Although the athlete and social activist's name may not be well-known now, Officer tells realscreen that by the film's release, he hopes that Jerome will get the recognition he deserves.

April 22, 2009

The National Film Board of Canada has tapped Charles Officer to direct a feature doc on African-Canadian track and field star Harry Jerome. Although the athlete and social activist's name may not be well-known now, Officer tells realscreen that by the film's release, he hopes that Jerome will get the recognition he deserves.