After a 2012 apartment fire left him with severe injuries and the amputation of both arms, Prince Amponsah works to rebuild his acting career in Toronto.
Synopsis
After a 2012 apartment fire left him with severe injuries and the amputation of both arms, Prince Amponsah works to rebuild his acting career in Toronto.
Synopsis
Prince Amponsah stands in a Toronto studio, preparing to reclaim his identity as an actor after a devastating apartment fire in 2012. The fire left him with severe injuries, including the amputation of both arms. Directed by Jamie Miller, Prince's Tale follows Amponsah's efforts to rebuild his career and navigate the challenges of recovery. The film premiered at the 2018 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival, where it won the Betty Youson Award for Best Canadian Short Documentary.
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Why Watch
- Meet Prince Amponsah, a Toronto actor rebuilding his career.
- See the impact of a life-changing apartment fire.
- Follow Amponsah's journey back to the stage.
Did You Know
- Prince Amponsah lost both of his arms due to an apartment fire.
- The film won the Betty Youson Award at the 2018 Hot Docs festival.
- It was shortlisted for Best Short Documentary at the 2019 Canadian Screen Awards.
- The film has a duration of 16 minutes.
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Who directed the documentary Prince's Tale?
Prince's Tale was directed by Jamie Miller.
What award did Prince's Tale win at the 2018 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival?
It won the Betty Youson Award for Best Canadian Short Documentary.
What significant event affected Prince Amponsah's career as an actor?
An apartment fire left his body badly scarred and resulted in the amputation of both of his arms.
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