MR. DRESSUP: THE MAGIC OF MAKE-BELIEVE

Canadian Amazon Original documentary based on the life and career of legendary Canadian children’s entertainer Ernie Coombs—or, as he is more commonly known by millions of fans, Mr. Dressup. The documentary celebrates the origins and history of one of Canada’s most beloved CBC children shows, Mr. Dressup, which enriched the lives of five generations.  

The feature-length documentary celebrates the origins and history of Canada’s favourite children’s show, Mr. Dressup, which built a legacy of kindness, patience, inclusiveness, and creativity in 4,000 episodes across 29 years on CBC in Canada.  

The documentary will combine never-before-seen archival footage, interviews with series puppeteers, the Coombs family, and other notable Canadians, all sharing the impact the series had on them. The project also includes fascinating insights into Coombs and how he worked with other key creators and partners, including his friendship with Fred Rogers.

Category: Documentary

Runtime: 90 minutes

Year: 2023

Directed by: Rob McCallum

Written by: Rob McCallum & Jordan C. Morris

Produced by: marblemedia in association with Hawkeye Pictures

Produced with the financial participation of the Shaw Rocket Fund, Rogers Documentary Fund and Ontario Creates.
An Amazon Prime Video Original in association with CBC.
Distributed by Distribution 360.