Writing the Land (2007)
In this short documentary, a Musqueam elder rediscovers his Native language and traditions in the city of Vancouver, in the vicinity of which the Musqueam people have lived for thousands of years. Writing the Land captures the ever-changing nature of a modern city - the glass and steel towers cut against the sky, grass, trees and a sudden flash of birds in flight and the enduring power of language to shape perception and create memory.
Director: Kevin Lee Burton
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 8 min
Release Date: December 31, 2007
Cast
- Larry Grant - Self
Screenplay
Music: Leela Gilday, The Be Good Tanyas
Editing: Helen Haig-Brown, Eliot Piltz
Production: Writers Guild of Canada, ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Original Language: en
Keywords
canada, indigenous, education, language, based on myths, legends or folklore, musqueam, cultural identity
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Writing the Land about?
- In this short documentary, a Musqueam elder rediscovers his Native language and traditions in the city of Vancouver, in the vicinity of which the Musqueam people have lived for thousands of years. Writing the Land captures the ever-changing nature of a modern city - the glass and steel towers cut against the sky, grass, trees and a sudden flash of birds in flight and the enduring power of language to shape perception and create memory.
- Who directed Writing the Land?
- Writing the Land was directed by Kevin Lee Burton.
- Who stars in Writing the Land?
- Writing the Land stars Larry Grant.
- How long is Writing the Land?
- Writing the Land has a runtime of 8m (8 minutes).
- What genre is Writing the Land?
- Writing the Land is a Documentary film.
- Where was Writing the Land produced?
- Writing the Land was produced in Canada.