Totem Talk
1997•G•22m•9.0•Released
AnimationDocumentary
Traditional Northwestern Indigenous spiritual images combined with cutting-edge computer animation in this surreal short film about the power of tradition. Three urban Indigenous teens are whisked away to an imaginary land by a magical raven, and there they encounter a totem pole. The totem pole's characters—a raven, a frog and a bear—come to life, becoming their teachers, guides and friends. Features a special interview with J. Bradley Hunt, the celebrated Heiltsuk artist on whose work the characters in Totem Talk are based.
Director
Annie Frazier Henry
Writer
Annie Frazier Henry
Languages
English
Studio
ONF | NFB
Cast
Morgan Rose
Teen
David Thomas
Teen
Michael Sherwood
Teen
Stella Johnson
Totem (voice)
Sam Bob
Totem (voice)
Chief Henry Seaweed
Dancer
Jason Taylor
Dancer
J. Bradley Hunt
Self
Sean Hunt
Self
Production
Company
ONF | NFB
Producer
George Johnson
Producer
Annie Frazier Henry
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