Overview

This short documentary follows three Indigenous women as they practice ancestral forms of worship: drumming, singing, and using sweetgrass. These ancient spiritual traditions may at first seem at odds with urban life, but to Indigenous people in Canada who are used to praying in natural settings, the whole world is sacred space.

Cast

Andrea F. Friedman, John Maclaren, June B. Wilde, Maria Luisa Cianni, Demetri Goritsas

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What is "Smudge" about?

This short documentary follows three Indigenous women as they practice ancestral forms of worship: drumming, singing, and using sweetgrass. These ancient spiritual traditions may at first seem at odds with urban life, but to Indigenous people in Canada who are used to praying in natural settings, the whole world is sacred space.

When was "Smudge" released?

Smudge was released in 2005.

Who stars in "Smudge"?

The cast includes Andrea F. Friedman, John Maclaren, June B. Wilde, Maria Luisa Cianni.