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Prince's Tale is a short documentary film directed by Jamie Miller that profiles Prince Amponsah, a Toronto actor who is rebuilding his career after a devastating apartment fire. The fire left him with severe scars and resulted in the amputation of both of his arms. The film captures Amponsah's journey as he navigates the challenges of returning to the stage and redefining his identity as a performer.
The film premiered at the 2018 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival, where it won the Betty Youson Award for Best Canadian Short Documentary. In 2019, it was also shortlisted for Best Short Documentary at the 7th Canadian Screen Awards, highlighting its recognition within the Canadian film community.
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.
Perfect For
Documentary enthusiastsFans of Canadian cinemaTheater and performance art