Uncle Bob's Hospital Visit
2008
14 min
Coming soon
When unexpected illness lands Uncle Bob in the hospital, he's transported from his safe and familiar surroundings to a foreign and chaotic new world. As his stay lengthens, his spirits and health decline until his former life is just a distant memory. It takes a special visit from a special visitor to motivate him to get well. This animated short is a charming look at the importance of cheer, hope and love in the healing process.
Details
When unexpected illness lands Uncle Bob in the hospital, he's transported from his safe and familiar surroundings to a foreign and chaotic new world. As his stay lengthens, his spirits and health decline until his former life is just a distant memory. It takes a special visit from a special visitor to motivate him to get well. This animated short is a charming look at the importance of cheer, hope and love in the healing process.
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animatorJoDee Samuelson
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writerJoDee Samuelson
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directorJoDee Samuelson
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producerKent Martin
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narrationStan Carew
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sound designNormand Roger
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musicPierre Yves Drapeau
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voiceRob MacLeanLaurel Smyth
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sound mixerJean Paul VialardShelley Craig
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sound recordingAlexander RosboroughDavid B. Ward
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digital image consultantSusan GourleyPierre Plouffe
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online editorDenis Pilon
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translationFrance Gladu
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titlesJoDee Samuelson
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technical coordinatorSteve Hallé
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production supervisorPatricia Coughran
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centre administratorJohn William Lutz
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production coordinationVanessa LarsenStephanie Coolen
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marketing managerAmy Stewart Gallant
Education
Ages 10 to 17
Study Guide - Guide 1
Ethics and Religious Culture - Ethical Values
Family Studies/Home Economics - Aging/Death and Dying
Health/Personal Development - Disease Prevention
Health/Personal Development - Human Growth and Development
Social Studies - Contemporary Issues
Some families must make difficult choices in order to care for aging relatives. Have students reflect upon a time when someone in their life (i.e., family, friend, pet) was sick and how their family adapted to the situation. What steps can students take, even at an early age, to stay heart healthy? Discuss how it might feel to be in a hospital with a serious illness? Have students brainstorm what they could do to brighten a patient’s day.
