The Day Don Died

'The Day Don Died', 2018

When a condo community learns of a neighbour's death, the dramatic retelling of his disappearance and demise takes on a life of its own.

When a condo community learns of a neighbour's death, the dramatic retelling of his disappearance and demise takes on a life of its own.

Runtime

13 minutes

Type

Feature

Genre

Documentary, Short

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The Day Don Died

Sean Horlor, Steve J. Adams, 2018

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Awards

NORTHWESTFEST International Documentary & Media Arts Festival

Winner

2019

Best Canadian Short

Jury Award

Storyline

When a condo community learns of a neighbour's death, the dramatic retelling of his disappearance and demise takes on a life of its own.

When a condo community learns of a neighbour's death, the dramatic retelling of his disappearance and demise takes on a life of its own. Each version of the story sounds stranger than the last until an Easter Monday revelation takes everyone by complete surprise. Set in a retirement community for aging artists and entertainers, the 13-min film blends documentary interviews, musical performances, and true crime vignettes to explore the bizarre events surrounding Don's death.

Summary

When a condo community learns of a neighbour's death, the dramatic retelling of his disappearance and demise takes on a life of its own.

Synopsis

When a condo community learns of a neighbour's death, the dramatic retelling of his disappearance and demise takes on a life of its own. Each version of the story sounds stranger than the last until an Easter Monday revelation takes everyone by complete surprise. Set in a retirement community for aging artists and entertainers, the 13-min film blends documentary interviews, musical performances, and true crime vignettes to explore the bizarre events surrounding Don's death.

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Director

Director

Steve J. Adams

Screenwriter

Sean Horlor

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