Smudge
Originally released in 2005. Smudge is a documentary film. directed by Gail Maurice. At just 12 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Andrea F. Friedman, John Maclaren, and June B. Wilde
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 2005
21 years ago
Runtime
0h 12m
12 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- ONF | NFB
Frequently Asked Questions
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 o...
Who directed Smudge?
Smudge was directed by Gail Maurice.
How long is Smudge?
Smudge has a runtime of 0 hours and 12 minutes (12 minutes total).
When was Smudge released?
Smudge was released on January 1, 2005 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Smudge?
The main cast of Smudge includes Andrea F. Friedman, John Maclaren, June B. Wilde, Maria Luisa Cianni, Demetri Goritsas.