Becoming Santa
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Becoming Santa is the story of one man entering the culture and character of Santa Claus for a single season. We follow Jack as he bleaches his hair and goes to Santa School. He tries to do everything that Santa is asked to do. He works as a sidewalk Santa, does home visits, a Polar Express Train and a parade. Along the way, Jack collects children's wishes, learns about the benefits of belief, the history and origin of Santa and the ordinary people keeping the spirit alive.
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In Becoming Santa, Jack searches to reconnect with the Christmas spirit he has lost. Through his journey, the audience finds their own reason to share in his cheer. Many of our documentaries uncover all kinds of horrors that happen in this world and we are thrilled to share them with you. However, through our search we were touched at Becoming Santas ability to remind us of the everyday miracles we tend to overlook.

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Film Details
93 mins -
Cast:
  • Jack Sanderson
    ... self
Crew:
  • Director:
    Jeff Myers
  • Writer:
    Jack Sanderson
  • Producers:
    Jack Sanderson
  • Producers:
    Jeff Myers
Film Reviews:
  • "Instead it’s a wonderful documentary about the Christmas mascot and what it takes to represent him to kids -- sorry, I mean children -- all over the world."
    indieWIRE
  • "It is rare that a Christmas-based documentary can really mean so much to me. Becoming Santa is a touching documentary that will re-ignite your belief in Santa Claus and Christmas even in the middle of March."
    College Movie Review
  • "As far as documentary subjects go, Sanderson tops the list. His engaging personality draws you in and commands your attention. He also happens to be outright hilarious and quick-witted. There’s a section where he plays Santa for the lighting of the Christmas tree in Chelsea, Massachusetts, and the little jokes he makes flying over the audience’s heads had me cracking up. He owns the job that he has dedicated himself to and keeps Becoming Santa afloat."
    The Film Stage
Production Company:
Becoming Santa LLC
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