The Colours of My Father: A Portrait of Sam Borenstein poster
Where to stream

The Colours of My Father: A Portrait of Sam Borenstein

6.9199229mMovieAnimationDocumentary

The Colours of My Father: A Portrait of Sam Borenstein is a 1992 short animated documentary directed by Joyce Borenstein about her father, the Canadian painter Sam Borenstein. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary…

DirectorJoyce Borenstein
WriterJoyce Borenstein
ProducersSally Bochner·Richard Elson

Where to watch

Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

More from ONF | NFB · Studio

Perspective
Perspective
1955
La Course Destination Monde
La Course Destination Monde
1988
Miracle Planet
Miracle Planet
2005 · 6.0
Magical Caresses
Magical Caresses
2022
The Great List of Everything
The Great List of Everything
2020
Reckoning: The Political Economy of Canada
Reckoning: The Political Economy of Canada
1987

More like this

Being James Bond
Being James Bond
2021 · 7.8
Who Are You, Charlie Brown?
Who Are You, Charlie Brown?
2021 · 6.9
Embrace the Panda: Making Turning Red
Embrace the Panda: Making Turning Red
2022 · 6.8
I Am Heath Ledger
I Am Heath Ledger
2017 · 7.4
Piece by Piece
Piece by Piece
2024 · 7.2
Beyond Infinity: Buzz and the Journey to Lightyear
Beyond Infinity: Buzz and the Journey to Lightyear
2022 · 7.0
For the Love of Spock
For the Love of Spock
2016 · 7.4
The Irishman: In Conversation
The Irishman: In Conversation
2019 · 7.5
Maria by Callas
Maria by Callas
2017 · 7.3
I Am Ali
I Am Ali
2014 · 6.7
Naqoyqatsi
Naqoyqatsi
2002 · 6.1
Heart of a Dog
Heart of a Dog
2015 · 6.5

The Colours of My Father: A Portrait of Sam Borenstein — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Colours of My Father: A Portrait of Sam Borenstein?

The Colours of My Father: A Portrait of Sam Borenstein isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Colours of My Father: A Portrait of Sam Borenstein on Netflix?

No, The Colours of My Father: A Portrait of Sam Borenstein is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Is The Colours of My Father: A Portrait of Sam Borenstein on Amazon Prime Video?

The Colours of My Father: A Portrait of Sam Borenstein isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Colours of My Father: A Portrait of Sam Borenstein for free?

The Colours of My Father: A Portrait of Sam Borenstein isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Is The Colours of My Father: A Portrait of Sam Borenstein based on a true story?

Yes — The Colours of My Father: A Portrait of Sam Borenstein is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).