The read
It runs a compact 12m.
Synopsis
On Canada's Pacific coast this film finds a young Haida artist, Robert Davidson, shaping miniature totems from argillite, a jet-like stone. The film follows the artist to the island where he finds the stone, and then shows how he carves it in the manner of his grandfather, who taught him the craft.
Ratings
TMDB9/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Richard GilbertWriter
- William WeintraubWriter
- Richard GilbertDirector
Cast
- Robert DavidsonSelf
- Robert Davidson Sr.Self (uncredited)
- Florence DavidsonSelf (uncredited)
Stills
Themes
indigenouscarverfirst nationsbritish columbiashort filmhaida