Whistling Smith

Marrin Canell's Academy Award-nominated "Whistling Smith" focuses on Bernie Smith, a police officer in Vancouver, British Columbia. Smith spends his days patrolling the streets, often coming across the lowest elements in Canadian society, but he presses on no matter what. We don't see Smith get aggressive; he tends to let people off with warnings (that's the stereotype of Canadians: overly polite). It's not any kind of masterpiece, but still an interesting documentary short. Smith comes across as a typical guy trying to make an honest living. Definitely feel this Bern.

PS: This coming July 1st is Canada's 150th anniversary. Canada Day is also the birthday of two notable Canucks: Dan Aykroyd (born in Canada's capital Ottawa) and Pamela Anderson (born on Canada's 100th anniversary).