Smudge (2005)
This short documentary follows three Indigenous women as they practice ancestral forms of worship: drumming, singing, and using sweetgrass. These ancient spiritual traditions may at first seem at odds with urban life, but to Indigenous people in Canada who are used to praying in natural settings, the whole world is sacred space.
Director: Gail Maurice
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 12 min
Release Date: January 1, 2005
Cast
- Andrea F. Friedman - Cindy
- John Maclaren - Jack Watson
- June B. Wilde - Nurse Sinclair
- Maria Luisa Cianni - Principal (as Luisa Cianni)
- Demetri Goritsas - Jan
Screenplay
Music: Ken Myhr
Cinematography: Michael Grippo, Stan Barua
Editing: Katharine Asals
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
indigenous, urban life, spirituality, worship, ceremony
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Smudge about?
- This short documentary follows three Indigenous women as they practice ancestral forms of worship: drumming, singing, and using sweetgrass. These ancient spiritual traditions may at first seem at odds with urban life, but to Indigenous people in Canada who are used to praying in natural settings, the whole world is sacred space.
- Who directed Smudge?
- Smudge was directed by Gail Maurice.
- Who stars in Smudge?
- Smudge stars Andrea F. Friedman, John Maclaren, June B. Wilde, Maria Luisa Cianni, Demetri Goritsas.
- How long is Smudge?
- Smudge has a runtime of 12m (12 minutes).
- What genre is Smudge?
- Smudge is a Documentary film.
- Where was Smudge produced?
- Smudge was produced in Canada.