Totem Talk
Originally released in 1997. Totem Talk is a animation/documentary film. directed by Annie Frazier Henry. At just 22 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Morgan Rose, David Thomas, and Michael Sherwood
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 3, 1997
28 years ago
Runtime
0h 22m
22 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 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 ...
Who directed Totem Talk?
Totem Talk was directed by Annie Frazier Henry.
How long is Totem Talk?
Totem Talk has a runtime of 0 hours and 22 minutes (22 minutes total).
When was Totem Talk released?
Totem Talk was released on April 3, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Totem Talk?
The main cast of Totem Talk includes Morgan Rose, David Thomas, Michael Sherwood, Stella Johnson, Sam Bob.