Film
The Beauty of My People
29m · Documentary
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Overview
The film centres on Arthur Shilling, an Ojibwa artist from the Rama Reserve on Lake Couchiching, Ontario. Shilling’s artistic evolution is traced, as is his move to Toronto and the difficulties he encountered there. Also discussed is the illness that caused Shilling to re-evaluate his artistic goals. Interviews with the artist and others interested in his paintings are juxtaposed with examples of paintings. 1977.
Cast
Crew
- Alan CollinsDirector
- Gary GeorgeWriter
- Alan CollinsEditor
- Ronald SandersEditor
- David LeachEditor
Details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 29m
- Genres
- Documentary
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