Skookum Jim and The American Dream (2022)
This film by Scottish artist Ken Smyth explores the impact of The Klondike Gold Rush on both the indigenous people of Yukon in North West Canada and on the fake-news-inspired, get-rich-quick, American prospectors. It raises issues of racism, cultural imperialism and environmental destruction that remain highly relevant today. The film is based on a poetry sequence by Chrys Salt and a soundtrack by British composer Richard Ingham, and is voiced by Canadian actor Peter Marinker and the poet herself. Production was supported by Creative Scotland.
Director: Ken Smyth
Runtime: 40 min
Release Date: November 23, 2022
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Skookum Jim and The American Dream about?
- This film by Scottish artist Ken Smyth explores the impact of The Klondike Gold Rush on both the indigenous people of Yukon in North West Canada and on the fake-news-inspired, get-rich-quick, American prospectors. It raises issues of racism, cultural imperialism and environmental destruction that remain highly relevant today. The film is based on a poetry sequence by Chrys Salt and a soundtrack by British composer Richard Ingham, and is voiced by Canadian actor Peter Marinker and the poet herself. Production was supported by Creative Scotland.
- Who directed Skookum Jim and The American Dream?
- Skookum Jim and The American Dream was directed by Ken Smyth.
- How long is Skookum Jim and The American Dream?
- Skookum Jim and The American Dream has a runtime of 40m (40 minutes).