Red Ochre
2009
3 min
Coming soon
Combining archival photos with new and found footage, this short film presents a personal, impressionistic rendering of what it's like growing up Mi'kmaq in Newfoundland, while living in a culture of denial.
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Vistas2009 13 filmsVistas - 13 short films on the theme of "nationhood". Produced by the National Film Board of Canada and APTN.
Details
Combining archival photos with new and found footage, this short film presents a personal, impressionistic rendering of what it's like growing up Mi'kmaq in Newfoundland, while living in a culture of denial.
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writerJerry Evans
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directorJerry Evans
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editingChris Darlington
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animationChris Darlington
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cinematographyChris Darlington
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original musicLori Clarke
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sound designLori Clarke
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song - performerJerry EvansJason Morriseau
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recordingLori Clarke
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mixingLori Clarke
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online editingSteve Cook
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production supervisorCandice Desormeaux
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administrationJohn William LutzCyndi Forcand
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production coordinatorStephanie CoolenVanessa Larsen
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marketing managerLeslie StaffordAmy Stewart Gallant
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series producerVanessa LoewenJoe MacDonald
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series executive producerDerek MazurPeter Strutt
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producerAnnette Clarke
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executive producerKent Martin
Education
Ages 14 to 17
Diversity - Identity
History and Citizenship Education - Culture and Currents of Thought (1500-present)
Indigenous Studies - Identity/Society
Media Education - Film and Video Production
Compare the significance of the opening scenes with the series of doors that reveal various milestones to the final scene showing the protagonist standing next to his daughter. Explore what gives unity to the film narrative in this multi-media presentation. The colour red plays a subtle though prominent role in describing identity. Explain how the use of colour in Red Ochre signifies First Nations pride but also reveals issues of cultural conflict.
