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The Beauty of My People

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Documentary

Overview

The film centres on Arthur Shilling, an Ojibwa artist from the Rama Reserve on Lake Couchiching, Ontario. Shilling’s artistic evolution is traced, as is his move to Toronto and the difficulties he encountered there. Also discussed is the illness that caused Shilling to re-evaluate his artistic goals. Interviews with the artist and others interested in his paintings are juxtaposed with examples of paintings. 1977.

Details

Status: Released
Original language: English
Production: Nova Productions,ONF,NFB
Cast: Sherman Maness
Director: Alan Collins
Writer: Gary George
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded
Homepage: Official site
IMDb: tt11443510