Totem Talk
Traditional Northwestern Indigenous spiritual images combine 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.Pedagogical evaluations and study guides are only available to CAMPUS subscribers.
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Totem Talk, Annie Fraziér Henry, provided by the National Film Board of Canada
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Credits
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directorAnnie Fraziér Henry
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producerGeorge Johnson
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participationBradley Hunt
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