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Headdress

A collaborative project between a female Indigenous filmmaker and a photographer reimagines the portrait of the filmmaker's great-grandfather, wearing a headdress, revitalizing a culturally important symbol.

A female Indigenous filmmaker recreates her great-grandfather's portrait, wearing a headdress, with the help of a photographer. The headdress holds great significance in First Nation communities, and the filmmaker aims to spark a conversation about cultural appropriation and tradition.

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Headdress: A filmmaker recreates her great-grandfather’s portrait | Short Docs

Headdress: A filmmaker recreates her great-grandfather’s portrait | Short Docs

Info about Headdress

Studio(s): JJNeepinFilms Inc

Originally Released: United States, May 06, 2017

Production Country: Canada

Genres:Short