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'You just feel so seen': the beauty of Beverly Glenn-Copeland's work

Film critic Sarah-Tai Black discusses the Canadian icon's new kids TV show, Caring Cabin.

Film critic Sarah-Tai Black discusses the Canadian icon's new kids TV show, Caring Cabin

An orange squirrel puppet talks to a person in a blue coat.
A still from the first and only episode of Caring Cabin, Beverly Glenn-Copeland's new children's TV show. (Visitor Media)

Beverly Glenn-Copeland is an inspiration to many people. The 81-year-old Canadian is best known for his appearances on Mr. Dressup, but he also composed music for Sesame Street, produced his own electronic music and is a transgender elder.

Glenn-Copeland just released the pilot of his new children's TV show, Caring Cabin. However, this will be the only episode of the show because of Glenn-Copeland's struggle with dementia.

Today on Commotion, guest host Rad Simonpillai speaks with film critic Sarah-Tai Black to talk about Caring Cabin and their love for Glenn-Copeland.

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You can listen to the full discussion from today's show on CBC Listen or on our podcast, Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud, available wherever you get your podcasts.


Interview with Sarah-Tai Black produced by Jane van Koeverden.