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Mudder's Hands

A dash of youth, a pinch of age, and an unrecorded recipe: Mudder's Hands is a charming documentary short centered around the tradition of baking Newfoundland raisin bread. Featuring an original score by Emmy-nominated composer Virginia Kilbertus and edited by Peabody Award-winning filmmaker Karen Shopsowitz, Mudder's Hands shines a light on arthritis, and blends laughter and loss with its baking tips. Clint Butler's sweet directorial debut is not only a tribute to seniors and their resiliency, but also a reminder of the value in calling your mother more often.

  • Clint Butler
    Director
  • Clint Butler
    Writer
  • Clint Butler
    Producer
  • Karen Shopsowitz
    Producer
  • Rosalind O'Driscoll
    Key Cast
    "Self"
  • Kelly Barry
    Executive Producer
  • Joshua Jamieson
    Consulting Producer
    Waiting Outside...
  • Virginia Kilbertus
    Composer
  • Karen Shopsowitz
    Editor
    The Other Side of the Hero, One Summer at Camp Winston
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short
  • Runtime:
    15 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    February 14, 2022
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Clint Butler

Originally from Newfoundland and Labrador, Clint Butler has been an award-winning stage and screen actor in Canada for over twenty years.

In 2021, he launched his independent production company, 4CO Films, with a mandate of socially-responsible storytelling, creating art as a means of healing. He now has several projects in development.

This is his directorial debut.

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Director Statement

My mother has the most beautifully crippled arthritic hands. And yet, she still sends me care packages of homemade raisin bread.

This film is a time capsule: my way of documenting her recipe, and of keeping her near. It honors her spirit of generosity in spite of the trials that come with age.

I am so proud of what we created together. I hope you find the result as sweet and satisfying as I found the process while making it.