Dora: The Magic of the Medal Sculptor, designer, lecturer - placing the activities and achievements of Dora De Pedery-Hunt under one heading is a challenge indeed. However, while Mrs. Hunt's eclectic background may defy simple categorization, defining her contributions to Canadian art, culture, and society is a far easier proposition. Since arriving in Canada from Hungary in 1948 Mrs. Hunt has carved out a niche representing an artistic vision that is truly singular and undeniably Canadian. While her contributions to Canadian art are vast, perhaps Mrs. Hunt's most important achievement is her introduction of medallic art to Canada's art scene. Prior to the 1960's, in Canada medals were regarded simply as awards reserved for military distinction, not as a potential forum for art. Through the quality of her own art medals Mrs. Hunt was able to almost single-handedly introduce a novel art form to an entire country. Her artistic achievements have not gone unnoticed. In fact, Mrs. Hunt's work is seen and handled by millions of Canadians everyday. In 1989, she was commissioned by the Royal Canadian Mint to design the effigy of the Queen used on all Canadian coins - the first designed by a Canadian. The importance of her work has been recognized countless times both at home and abroad. In Canada, her works are displayed in the National Gallery of Canada, the Art Gallery of Ontario, and the National Archives, amongst others. Abroad, Mrs. Hunt's sculptures are housed in such prestigious galleries as the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C., the British Museum and the National Galleries of both Germany and Hungary, to name but a few. Her work currently stands as the most widely displayed of any Canadian artist. This one hour documentary is an intimate discussion with Dora, and those that know her. Exploring her roots in Hungary to making Canada her home, Dora: The Magic of the Medal, will leave viewers with a deeper appreciation for medal design, the woman and the artist, who at the age of 90, is still a driving force not only in Canada, but internationally. Languages: French, Hungarian, English