The Shirt (2003)

The Shirt (2003) poster

In "The Shirt" Kanien’kehaka (Mohawk) artist and director Shelley Niro parodies the archetypal tourist tee-shirt from the point of view of First Nations Peoples as an exploration into the lasting effects of European colonialism in North America. Facing the camera directly and poised against the landscape of “America”, an Aboriginal woman with biker-like accessories bears a sequential series of statements on her tee-shirt that together comprise a discourse on colonialism. The darkly ironic and yet brutally truthful messages of "The Shirt" draw attention to the history of invasion that indigenous peoples have experienced in North America.

Director: Shelley Niro
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 6 min
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Editing: Grant Silverthorn
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Shirt about?
In "The Shirt" Kanien’kehaka (Mohawk) artist and director Shelley Niro parodies the archetypal tourist tee-shirt from the point of view of First Nations Peoples as an exploration into the lasting effects of European colonialism in North America. Facing the camera directly and poised against the landscape of “America”, an Aboriginal woman with biker-like accessories bears a sequential series of statements on her tee-shirt that together comprise a discourse on colonialism. The darkly ironic and yet brutally truthful messages of "The Shirt" draw attention to the history of invasion that indigenous peoples have experienced in North America.
Who directed The Shirt?
The Shirt was directed by Shelley Niro.
Who stars in The Shirt?
The Shirt stars Hulleah J. Tsinhnahjinnie, Veronica Passalacqua.
How long is The Shirt?
The Shirt has a runtime of 6m (6 minutes).
What genre is The Shirt?
The Shirt is a Documentary film.
Where was The Shirt produced?
The Shirt was produced in Canada.