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Canvas

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A grieving grandfather struggling to reclaim his passion for painting after suffering a loss finds the inspiration to create again.
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Kevin Bourne SHIFTER 07/20/2023
Although the film is centered around an African-American family, it has a story with universal themes, including loss and the need to start over again, that can connect with any viewer. Go to Full Review
Charles Hartford But Why Tho? A Geek Community 01/16/2023
10/10
Canvas is eight minutes of pure magic. It delivers a heartfelt message about grief, mourning, and finding the inspiration to carry on doing what you love. Go to Full Review
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Steven t @SST609 Nov 8 Sweet short about overcoming loss. See more Aluna U Sep 29 Inspired by Frank's personal loss, Canvas is a powerful short film that explores grief, healing, and rediscovery of purpose through the story of a grandfather who loses his passion for painting after his wife's death. Despite having no dialogue, the film conveys deep emotions through expressive animation, melancholic tones, and a moving score. Its message about embracing loss rather than avoiding it makes Canvas a touching experience suitable for reflective family viewing. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com) See more av 8 Apr 21 I guess you can't make me tear up in under 9 minutes unless it is an AGT Golden Buzzer. See more Daniel G 01/18/2023 Oscar winning short animation that was sweet, but really not sure how this was so much better than others - which I didn't watch.... See more 06/01/2022 This greatly reminds me of touching Disney films. The animation is lovely and the story knows how to make us cry. See more 04/18/2022 It might not be as nuanced as a good old-fashioned Pixar short but Canvas' appealing animation, well-told story bereft of dialogue and decent character arcs make it a Netflix short that might not be as poignant as a film like Up but still gives off similar vibes to be worth at least one watch, even if it's not the most memorable Netflix short I've seen. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis A grieving grandfather struggling to reclaim his passion for painting after suffering a loss finds the inspiration to create again.
Director
Frank E. Abney III
Producer
Paige Johnstone
Screenwriter
Frank E. Abney III
Rating
G
Genre
Kids & Family, Fantasy, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 12, 2020
Runtime
9m
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