"What an absolutely beautiful tribute to Tom Connors."
Synopsis
Prince Edward Island singer and part-time fisherman Chad Matthews is a hardworking father of four and a Stompin’ Tom Connors tribute artist. In a rural town where making a living means only earning minimum wage, Then Sings My Soul follows Chad as he reaches for a guitar to help ease the pain.
Genre - NFB Short Documentary, Lifestyle
Testimonials
- Annette Bernier-Witherington
Festivals
Official Selection
- Charlottetown Film Festival
- FIN Atlantic International Film Festival
- 2021 Cinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival
Shortlisted
- Yorkton Film Festival
AdditIonal Info
Then Sings My Soul was the seventh most engaged-with video on the NFB Facebook page from October 1, 2021 to February 16, 2022, which was really quite significant! The film performed ‘above average’ based on the NFB’s overall video content. Based on data from October 1, 2021 to February 16, 2022, Then Sings My Soul ranked #11 in "minutes viewed" out of all their video posts during this time. Many people watched the film to completion—which is a rarity on Facebook! - Kay Rondonneau, NFB
