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Woodland Spirits

Woodland Spirits

2007•27m
Documentary

In this documentary short, two men paddle a canoe across a remote part of northern Lake Superior. Each stroke brings them closer to the culmination of an artistic and spiritual journey, one that begins with ancient rock paintings from their Anishinaabe ancestors.

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Production

TVO, ONF | NFB, Thunderstone Pictures

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Robert Spade

Narrator

Sky Polson

Self

Kevin Nabigon

Self

Moses Beaver

Self

Gelineau Fisher

Self

Louise Thomas

Self

Andrew Machendagoos

Self

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