Tracing Roots (2014)
A Master Weaver’s journey to understand a spruce root hat found in a retreating glacier.
A new documentary that follows master Haida weaver Delores Churchill on a journey to replicate a spruce root hat discovered with the Long Ago Person Found. The 300-year-old traveler was discovered in British Columbia and DNA testing discovered living descendants in Canada and Alaska. Her search crosses cultures and borders, and involves artists, scholars and scientists. The project raises questions about understanding and interpreting ownership, knowledge and connection.
Director: Ellen Frankenstein
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 35 min
Release Date: October 1, 2014
Cast
- Delores Churchill - Self
Screenplay
Music: Tom Disher
Editing: Ellen Frankenstein
Production: New Day Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
native american, aging, weaving, haida, women
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Tracing Roots about?
- A new documentary that follows master Haida weaver Delores Churchill on a journey to replicate a spruce root hat discovered with the Long Ago Person Found. The 300-year-old traveler was discovered in British Columbia and DNA testing discovered living descendants in Canada and Alaska. Her search crosses cultures and borders, and involves artists, scholars and scientists. The project raises questions about understanding and interpreting ownership, knowledge and connection.
- Who directed Tracing Roots?
- Tracing Roots was directed by Ellen Frankenstein.
- Who stars in Tracing Roots?
- Tracing Roots stars Delores Churchill.
- How long is Tracing Roots?
- Tracing Roots has a runtime of 35m (35 minutes).
- What genre is Tracing Roots?
- Tracing Roots is a Documentary film.
- Where was Tracing Roots produced?
- Tracing Roots was produced in United States of America.