Headdress (2017)
Filmmaker JJ Neepin recreates her great-grandfather’s portrait and explores the responsibility of wearing a headdress.
For First Nations communities, the headdress bears significant meaning. It's a powerful symbol of hard-earned leadership and responsibility. As filmmaker JJ Neepin prepares to wear her grandfather's headdress for a photo shoot she reflects on lessons learned and the thoughtless ways in which the tradition has been misappropriated.
Director: JJ Neepin
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 6 min
Release Date: May 6, 2017
Cast
- JJ Neepin - Herself
- Nadya Kwandibens - Herself
Screenplay
Cinematography: Ryan Herdman
Editing: Craig Guiboche
Production: JJNeepinFilms Inc
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
woman director, winnipeg, cree, cultural misappropriation, short film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Headdress about?
- For First Nations communities, the headdress bears significant meaning. It's a powerful symbol of hard-earned leadership and responsibility. As filmmaker JJ Neepin prepares to wear her grandfather's headdress for a photo shoot she reflects on lessons learned and the thoughtless ways in which the tradition has been misappropriated.
- Who directed Headdress?
- Headdress was directed by JJ Neepin.
- Who stars in Headdress?
- Headdress stars JJ Neepin, Nadya Kwandibens.
- How long is Headdress?
- Headdress has a runtime of 6m (6 minutes).
- What genre is Headdress?
- Headdress is a Documentary film.
- Where was Headdress produced?
- Headdress was produced in Canada.