Name: Ida Makes a Movie
Director: Kit Hood
Genre: Family, Short
Released: 1979-01-01
Duration: PT23mM
Rating: 7.6
Cast: Zoe Newman, Dawn Harrison, Elwy Yost, Allan Meiusi, Lewis Manne

Question 1

What is Ida Makes a Movie (1979) about?

Accepted Answer

The National Film Board of Canada is sponsoring a movie festival. Ida Lucas is a nine year old girl who decides to make a movie, about the environment (ie garbage), and enter it into the festival. The judges, thinking the film is about war, accept Ida's film into the festival finals. Should she tell them it's about garbage?

Question 2

Who stars in Ida Makes a Movie?

Accepted Answer

Ida Makes a Movie stars Zoe Newman (Ida Lucas), Dawn Harrison (Cookie), Elwy Yost (Mr. Druffle), Allan Meiusi (Fred Lucas), Lewis Manne (Camera Store Clerk (uncredited)). The film was directed by Kit Hood.

Question 3

How long is Ida Makes a Movie?

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Ida Makes a Movie has a runtime of 23 min and premiered in 1979. It is rated N/A.

Question 4

Is Ida Makes a Movie worth watching?

Accepted Answer

Ida Makes a Movie holds an IMDb rating of 7.6/10. Fans of Family, Short are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Question 5

Where can I watch Ida Makes a Movie?

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