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Filmed 2 years before his death, this documentary portrays New Brunswick folk artist Joseph Sleep (1913-1978) in his later life. He was born at sea and worked with and around boats, fish, carnivals, and animals most of his life. While convalescing during an extended period in the Halifax infirmary in 1973, he was encouraged to paint. What began is therapy and a pastime developed into a way of representing a lifetime of images and experience
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Joseph Sleep
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Frequently Asked Questions
Joe Sleep was released on January 1, 1977.
The runtime of Joe Sleep is 27m.
Joe Sleep is a Documentary movie.
Joe Sleep is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Joe Sleep was directed by Herald Pearse.
The main cast of Joe Sleep includes Joseph Sleep.
Joe Sleep is originally in English.