David Woolfson's pawn shop in Edmonton, Alberta, serves as the backdrop for the friendship between him and former convict Chris Hoard.
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David Woolfson's pawn shop in Edmonton, Alberta, serves as the backdrop for the friendship between him and former convict Chris Hoard.
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David Woolfson runs a pawn shop in Edmonton, Alberta. He employs Chris Hoard, a former convict who volunteers there. The 2009 documentary "Broke" captures their friendship and daily experiences in the shop. It premiered at Hot Docs and won the Donald Brittain Award in 2010. The film later aired on TVOntario's The View from Here on March 3, 2010.
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Why Watch
- Meet David Woolfson, an Edmonton pawn shop owner.
- Follow Chris Hoard, an ex-convict turned volunteer.
- See the dynamics of a unique friendship unfold.
Did You Know
- Broke premiered at the 2009 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival.
- The film won the Donald Brittain Award at the 25th Gemini Awards in 2010.
- Chris Hoard was featured again in Dransfeld's 2014 film Anti-Social Limited.
- Broke was screened at three film festivals in 2009.
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Who directed the documentary Broke?
Broke was directed by Rosvita Dransfeld.
What award did Broke win at the Gemini Awards?
Broke won the Donald Brittain Award for Best Social or Political Documentary Program at the 25th Gemini Awards in 2010.
When did Broke premiere on television?
Broke had its television premiere on March 3, 2010.
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