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Buffy

2010 6 min
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Folk music icon Buffy Sainte-Marie became internationally renowned with her protest song "Universal Soldier." In this short documentary, she candidly discusses her hopes, creative vision and songwriting skills, as well as her role as an Aboriginal activist. Still a vibrant artist fifty years into her career, she keeps her eyes set on the future.

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Folk music icon Buffy Sainte-Marie became internationally renowned with her protest song "Universal Soldier." In this short documentary, she candidly discusses her hopes, creative vision and songwriting skills, as well as her role as an Aboriginal activist. Still a vibrant artist fifty years into her career, she keeps her eyes set on the future.
  • recipient
    Buffy Sainte Marie
  • writer
    John Walker
  • director
    John Walker
  • producer
    Kent Martin
  • director of photography
    Nigel Markham
  • sound recordist
    Alex Salter
  • editor
    Kimberlee McTaggart
  • production manager
    Candice Desormeaux
    Rachel Punwassie
  • online editor
    Doug Woods
  • re-recording mixer
    Brian Power
  • post picture facility
    PowerPost Productions
  • post sound facility
    PowerPost Productions
  • rights clearances
    Sylvia Mezei
  • centre administrator
    John William Lutz

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Education

Ages 12 to 17
School subjects
Before viewing, create an anchor chart on “The Role of an Artist in Society.” After viewing, revisit the chart and add further ideas. Have students write journal/essay on the topic. Does art imitate life, or vice versa? Students create projects showing examples of art (visual, music or drama/dance) illustrating their opinion. What are Buffy’s core beliefs? How does the viewer know? Discuss whether there are still racial stereotypes/barriers for artists today; provide examples.