Tracing Roots
"A Master Weaver’s journey to understand a spruce root hat found in a retreating glacier."
Originally released in 2014. Tracing Roots is a documentary film. directed by Ellen Frankenstein. At just 35 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Delores Churchill
Synopsis
A new documentary that follows master Haida weaver Delores Churchill on a journey to replicate a spruce root hat discovered with the Long Ago Person Found. The 300-year-old traveler was discovered in British Columbia and DNA testing discovered living descendants in Canada and Alaska. Her search crosses cultures and borders, and involves artists, scholars and scientists. The project raises questions about understanding and interpreting ownership, knowledge and connection.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 1, 2014
11 years ago
Runtime
0h 35m
35 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- New Day Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tracing Roots about?
A new documentary that follows master Haida weaver Delores Churchill on a journey to replicate a spruce root hat discovered with the Long Ago Person Found. The 300-year-old traveler was discovered ...
Who directed Tracing Roots?
Tracing Roots was directed by Ellen Frankenstein.
How long is Tracing Roots?
Tracing Roots has a runtime of 0 hours and 35 minutes (35 minutes total).
When was Tracing Roots released?
Tracing Roots was released on October 1, 2014 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Tracing Roots?
The main cast of Tracing Roots includes Delores Churchill.