Understanding the Law: The Coat
Originally released in 1999. Understanding the Law: The Coat is a animation film. directed by Diane Obomsawin. At just 3 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Bruce Dinsmore
Synopsis
A fashion-conscious shopper sees beautiful coats advertised in the newspaper. The next day, he's the first in line to get his at the store. But they won't sell him one! "These are women's coats," the store owner says. "For women only!" On the grounds that the newspaper ad constitutes a contract, the customer takes the vendor to court to win his right to the coat. Understanding the Law: The Coat is episode one in a series of short, funny films designed to demystify everyday aspects of Canadian civil law. Wry humour and a whimsical style make this informative series lively and memorable.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- ONF | NFB
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Understanding the Law: The Coat about?
A fashion-conscious shopper sees beautiful coats advertised in the newspaper. The next day, he's the first in line to get his at the store. But they won't sell him one! "These are women's coats," t...
Who directed Understanding the Law: The Coat?
Understanding the Law: The Coat was directed by Diane Obomsawin.
How long is Understanding the Law: The Coat?
Understanding the Law: The Coat has a runtime of 0 hours and 3 minutes (3 minutes total).
When was Understanding the Law: The Coat released?
Understanding the Law: The Coat was released on January 1, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Understanding the Law: The Coat?
The main cast of Understanding the Law: The Coat includes Bruce Dinsmore.