The Sweater
movie

Released August 23, 1980
Overview
Roch Carrier recounts the most mortifying moment of his childhood. At a time when all his friends worshipped Maurice "Rocket" Richard and wore his number 9 Canadiens hockey jersey, the boy was mistakenly sent a Toronto Maple Leafs jersey from Eaton's. Unable to convince his mother to send it back, he must face his friends wearing the colours of the opposing team. This animated short, based on the book The Hockey Sweater, is an NFB classic that appeals to hockey lovers of all ages.
Runtime
0h 10m
Origin Country
Canada
Original Language
French
Original Title
Le chandail
Status
Released
Production Countries
- Canada
Spoken Languages
- Français (French)
Production Companies

ONF | NFB
Canada




