Chairman George

2005 · Mila Aung-Thwin

Chairman George
People's Republic of China, the film's subject — not a still from the film. Photo: CEphoto, Uwe Aranas · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

At a glance

Chairman George is a 2005 Canadian documentary about George Sapounidis, a Greek Canadian musician, troubadour and statistician. Directed by Daniel Cross and Mila Aung-Thwin, it runs 73 minutes and is in English. The film follows a subject whose listed interests and work span music and statistics, while its subject classification also points to the People’s Republic of China. It was produced by EyeSteelFilm in association with CTV, the BBC’s Storyville series and TV2. Nick Fraser is listed as a producer. For viewers browsing Canadian documentaries, the film offers a portrait centered on Sapounidis and his varied roles. Its concise runtime may also suit a short documentary session or a classroom discussion about a biographical subject.

Who it is for

It may suit viewers interested in a portrait of a Greek Canadian musician and statistician, or students exploring documentary subjects connected with China.

What is good

  • 73-minute runtime
  • Centers on George Sapounidis
  • Directed by Daniel Cross and Mila Aung-Thwin
  • Produced with EyeSteelFilm, CTV, Storyville and TV2

What to know first

  • The listed language is English

Verdict

Chairman George offers a compact documentary portrait of George Sapounidis. Its focus on music and statistics gives viewers two clear points of interest.

Details

Year
2005wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Director
Mila Aung-Thwin, Daniel Crosswikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Country
Canadawikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Subjects
People's Republic of Chinawikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
IMDb
tt0818662wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026

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