Overview

Traditional Northwestern Indigenous spiritual images combined with cutting-edge computer animation in this surreal short film about the power of tradition. Three urban Indigenous teens are whisked away to an imaginary land by a magical raven, and there they encounter a totem pole. The totem pole's characters—a raven, a frog and a bear—come to life, becoming their teachers, guides and friends. Features a special interview with J. Bradley Hunt, the celebrated Heiltsuk artist on whose work the characters in Totem Talk are based.

Cast

Morgan Rose, David Thomas, Michael Sherwood, Stella Johnson, Sam Bob, Chief Henry Seaweed, Jason Taylor, J. Bradley Hunt

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What is "Totem Talk" about?

Traditional Northwestern Indigenous spiritual images combined with cutting-edge computer animation in this surreal short film about the power of tradition. Three urban Indigenous teens are whisked away to an imaginary land by a magical raven, and there they encounter a totem pole. The totem pole's characters—a raven, a frog and a bear—come to life, becoming their teachers, guides and friends. Features a special interview with J. Bradley Hunt, the celebrated Heiltsuk artist on whose work the characters in Totem Talk are based.

When was "Totem Talk" released?

Totem Talk was released in 1997.

Who stars in "Totem Talk"?

The cast includes Morgan Rose, David Thomas, Michael Sherwood, Stella Johnson.

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