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Mighty Jerome

Charles Officer
2010 | 1 h 23 min

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From acclaimed filmmaker Charles Officer comes the story of the rise, fall and redemption of Harry Jerome, Canada's most record-setting track and field star. Gorgeous monochrome imagery, impassioned interviews and astonishing archival footage are used to tell the triumphant and compelling story of what Harry Jerome's own coach called "the greatest comeback in track and field history."

Awards and distinctions

  • Northwest Regional Emmy Award for Best Historical Documentary
    The Northwest Regional Emmy Awards, Seattle
    2012
  • Best Musical Score in a Documentary Program or Series
    Leo Awards, Vancouver
    2011
  • Best Overall Sound in a Documentary Program or Series
    Leo Awards, Vancouver
    2011
  • Best Picture Editing in a Documentary Program or Series
    Leo Awards, Vancouver
    2011
  • Best Feature Length Documentary Program
    Leo Awards, Vancouver
    2011