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.
| bp: pushing the boundaries | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Brian Nash |
| Produced by | Elizabeth Yake |
| Starring | bpNichol |
| Edited by | Joe Costa |
Release date |
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Running time | 60 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
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
edit- ^ 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.
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