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Using traditional cell animation, the timeless story of the person who sells his soul to the devil in return for present success is told. Jan and Dan are a not-too-successful folk singing duo, when Jan signs a contract with the devil to become a famous rock singer. When the devil comes to collect Jan, Dan demands a trial. Photographed by Lenora Hume; script by Ken Sobol; edited by Bob Ablack; music by John Sebastian.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
015956
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Animation (Cinematography)
Animation → Animated films - Canada
Animation → Animation - Juvenile films
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Religion
Childrens Films → Children 6-12
Childrens Films → Children's films - Canada
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Religion
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)