This Was the Time (1970)

This Was the Time (1970) poster

When Masset, a Haida village in Haida Gwaii (formerly known as the Queen Charlotte Islands), held a potlatch, it seemed as if the past grandeur of the people had returned. This is a colourful recreation of Indigenous life that faded more than two generations ago when the great totems were toppled by the missionaries and the costly potlatch was forbidden by law. The film shows how one village lived again the old glory, with singing, dancing, feasting, and the raising of a towering totem as a lasting reminder of what once was.

Director: Eugene Boyko
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 16 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Eugene Boyko
Editing: Jacques Bensimon
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

totem, indigenous peoples, british columbia, totem pole, haida

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is This Was the Time about?
When Masset, a Haida village in Haida Gwaii (formerly known as the Queen Charlotte Islands), held a potlatch, it seemed as if the past grandeur of the people had returned. This is a colourful recreation of Indigenous life that faded more than two generations ago when the great totems were toppled by the missionaries and the costly potlatch was forbidden by law. The film shows how one village lived again the old glory, with singing, dancing, feasting, and the raising of a towering totem as a lasting reminder of what once was.
Who directed This Was the Time?
This Was the Time was directed by Eugene Boyko.
Who stars in This Was the Time?
This Was the Time stars Robert Davidson, Reg Davidson, Robert Davidson Sr., Florence Davidson, James Carney.
How long is This Was the Time?
This Was the Time has a runtime of 16m (16 minutes).
What genre is This Was the Time?
This Was the Time is a Documentary film.
Where was This Was the Time produced?
This Was the Time was produced in Canada.