Tom (2002 film)

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Tom
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Directed by Mike Hoolboom
Produced byMike Hoolboom
StarringTom Chomont
CinematographyMike Hoolboom
Caspar Strackle
Edited byMark Karbusicky
Release date
  • September 12, 2002 (2002-09-12)(TIFF)
Running time
75 minutes
CountryCanada
LanguageEnglish

Tom is a Canadian documentary film, directed by Mike Hoolboom and released in 2002. [1] The film is a portrait of underground filmmaker Tom Chomont. [2]

The film premiered at the 2002 Toronto International Film Festival. [2]

The film was named to the Toronto International Film Festival's year-end Canada's Top Ten list for 2002. [3]

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References

  1. "Poetic portrait the ultimate film-festival film: Stunning, challenging documentary is among top works at Vancouver International Film Festival". Vancouver Sun , October 4, 2002.
  2. 1 2 "Our critics offer tips for best bets today: at the festival". The Globe and Mail , September 12, 2002.
  3. "Canada's Top Ten 2002". Film Studies Association of Canada, January 21, 2003.