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My Friends Call Me Tony
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My Friends Call Me Tony

Jan 1, 1975
0h 12m
★ 0.0

Overview

Meet Tony Rossi, a 10-year-old boy who can only distinguish light from shadow. Despite this difficulty, he leads a very active life. The short documentary shows the ingenious ways in which Tony manages his life. This film is part of the Children of Canada series.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

ONF | NFB

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