As a way of coping with his parents’ separation, ten-year-old Adam escapes into a fantasy world of comic book superheroes. When his imagination is interrupted by a harsh reality, he finds that it’s an unlikely hero who comes to his rescue.

Style: 
Live-action
Country: 
Canada
Production Year: 
2008
Director: 
Chris Tebilcock
Length: 
14.0 minutes
Language: 
English
Premiere: 
Australian Premiere
Accolades: 
Golden Sprocket Award for Best Short - Sprockets Film Festival
Parental Advice: 

Note for parents and teachers: Adam Avenger contains a very mild fight scene and some adult themes.

 

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