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DocSam
DocSam
by Mary Margaret Powrie
a personal portrait of her father
Dr. Semeon B. Hrushovetz (aka DocSam), a Winnipeg physician, researcher, and host of the 1990s television program Health and Longevity. The film explores DocSam's life and legacy through archival footage and family visuals and reflections.
Doc Now Festival
Doc Now 2026 is the 18th annual interdisciplinary arts festival showcasing the work of Master of Fine Arts candidates in Documentary Media at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU).
DocSam
by Mary Margaret Powrie
MM Powrie's short film DocSam delves into the vast media archive of her father, Dr. Semeon B. Hrushovetz (aka DocSam), a Winnipeg physician, researcher and educator. Weaving together footage from his 1990s television program Health and Longevity, with family visuals and reflections, she constructs a portrait of him as both a respected medical figure and a role model for longevity and pursuing one’s passions. In seeking to honour his legacy, she creates an enduring memory of her father and his lasting impact.
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