Totem: The Return of the G'psgolox Pole

2003
7| 1h10m| en| More Info
Released: 12 September 2003 Released
Producted By: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Budget: 0
Revenue: 0
Official Website: https://www.nfb.ca/film/totem_the_return_of_the_gpsgolox_pole/
Synopsis

This feature-length documentary traces the journey of the Haisla people to reclaim the G'psgolox totem pole that went missing from their British Columbia village in 1929. The fate of the 19th century traditional mortuary pole remained unknown for over 60 years until it was discovered in a Stockholm museum where it is considered state property by the Swedish government. Director Gil Cardinal combines interviews, striking imagery and rare footage of master carvers to raise questions about ownership and the meaning of Aboriginal objects held in museums.

... View More
Stream Online

Stream with Prime Video

Cast

Director

Producted By

ONF | NFB

Trailers & Images

  • Top Credited Cast
  • |
  • Crew

Reviews