The Story of the Coast Salish Knitters (2000)
For almost a century, the Coast Salish knitters of southern Vancouver Island have produced Cowichan sweaters from handspun wool. These distinctive sweaters are known and loved around the world, but the Indigenous women who make them remain largely invisible.
Director: Christine Welsh
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date: January 1, 2000
Screenplay
- Christine Welsh
- Sylvia Olsen (Original Story)
Music: Bruce Ruddell
Cinematography: Randy Woolgar
Editing: Barton Hewett
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
indigenous, wool, first nations, sweater, british columbia, knitting, ball of yarn, indigenous women, fiber art
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Story of the Coast Salish Knitters about?
- For almost a century, the Coast Salish knitters of southern Vancouver Island have produced Cowichan sweaters from handspun wool. These distinctive sweaters are known and loved around the world, but the Indigenous women who make them remain largely invisible.
- Who directed The Story of the Coast Salish Knitters?
- The Story of the Coast Salish Knitters was directed by Christine Welsh.
- How long is The Story of the Coast Salish Knitters?
- The Story of the Coast Salish Knitters has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
- What genre is The Story of the Coast Salish Knitters?
- The Story of the Coast Salish Knitters is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Story of the Coast Salish Knitters produced?
- The Story of the Coast Salish Knitters was produced in Canada.