At the Quinte Hotel(2005)

At the Quinte Hotel is a vibrant short film celebrating Canadian poet Al Purdy, the country's answer to Charles Bukowski. Known for his raw, unflinching verse about bars, hockey, and working-class life, Purdy reads one of his most iconic poems—a rollicking tale of beer, brawls, and barroom chaos. Kinetic animation pulses across the screen, matching the poem's ironic wit and exuberant energy. The film captures Purdy's hard-living spirit and his ability to find art in life's rougher moments, blending his distinctive voice with visuals that dance between humor and grit. A love letter to Canadian literature and the poet who refused to look away.