Haida Modern
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| Haida Modern | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Charles Wilkinson |
| Produced by | Tina Schliessler Charles Wilkinson Kevin Eastwood |
| Cinematography | Charles Wilkinson |
| Edited by | Tina Schliessler Charles Wilkinson |
Production companies | Shore Films Optic Nerve Films |
| Distributed by | Knowledge Network |
Release date | October 1, 2019 (Vancouver International Film Festival) |
Running time | 85 Minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
Haida Modern: The Art and Activism of Robert Davidson is a 2019 Canadian documentary film about Haida artist Robert Davidson. The film was directed by Charles Wilkinson, shot, produced and edited by Wilkinson and co-creator Tina Schliessler and executive produced by Kevin Eastwood. It premiered at the 2019 Vancouver International Film Festival.
Summary
The film traces Davidson's artistic career from his youth in Haida Gwaii and Vancouver studying with masters such as Bill Reid, and follows his education in the arts and in the history of the Indigenous Haida people people from whom he is descended.[1] It highlights the summer of 1969 when Davidson carved and raised a totem pole in his home village for the first time in nearly a century, marking the start of a "renaissance" for Indigenous art in popular culture.[2] [3] Robertson looks back on his 50 year career, his struggles as a child of the Canadian Indian residential school system[4], and his work as an activist for climate change and human rights.
Release
Haida Modern had it's world premiere at the 2019 Vancouver International Film Festival[5] followed by a television release on British Columbia's Knowledge Network on 2 June 2020, accompanied by release on its streaming platform.[6]
Reception
The film was received favourably by the Vancouver International Film Festival audience, who awarded Wilkinson, Schliessler and Eastwood the Super Channel People's Choice Award for Most Popular Canadian Documentary.[7]
Marsha Lederman of The Globe and Mail wrote: "What this film cleverly and beautifully lays out is a deeper argument – that Davidson was a critical force in bringing Haida culture back to his people..."[8]
Awards
- 2020 Available Light Film Festival
- Winner: Audience Choice Award, Best Canadian Documentary[9]
- 2020 Directors Guild of Canada
- Nominee: Allan King Award for Excellence in Documentary[10]
- 2020 Festival International du Film sur l'Art - Artfifa (Le FIFA)
- Winner: Cineplex Odeon Quartier Latin Award for Best Canadian Work[11]
- 2019 Vancouver International Film Festival
- Winner: Super Channel People's Choice Award for Most Popular Canadian Documentary[12]
References
- ^ Van Evra, Jennifer (11 October 2019). "New film highlights the stunning artwork and activism of Indigenous trailblazer Robert Davidson". CBC.ca. Retrieved 9 September 2020.
- ^ Woodend, Dorothy (2 June 2020). "In 'Haida Modern,' the Story of the First Totem Pole Raised in Over a Century". The Tyee. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
- ^ Van Evra, Jennifer (11 October 2019). "New film highlights the stunning artwork and activism of Indigenous trailblazer Robert Davidson". CBC.ca. Retrieved 9 September 2020.
- ^ Shepherd, Jeremy. "Haida Modern profiles master sculptor Robert Davidson". North Shore News. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
- ^ Mack, Adrian (26 September 2019). "VIFF 2019: Robert Davidson creates a Haida Modern world". The Georgia Straight. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
- ^ Woodend, Dorothy (2 June 2020). "In 'Haida Modern,' the Story of the First Totem Pole Raised in Over a Century". The Tyee. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
- ^ "VIFF announces 2019 People's Choice, Impact and Eco Warrior Award Winners". archive.viff.org. VIFF.org. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
- ^ Lederman, Marsha (30 September 2020). "Haida Modern beautifully explores how Robert Davidson brought Haida culture back to its people". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
- ^ "ALFF Audience Choice Award winners 2020". Yukonfilmsociety.com. Yukon Film Society. Retrieved 7 January 2021.
- ^ "Nominees Announced for 19th Annual DGC Awards". Newswire.ca. NewsWire. Retrieved 7 January 2021.
- ^ "UNVEILING OF THE WINNERS OF THE 38TH EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF FILMS ON ART (FIFA)". artfifa.com. Le FIFA. Retrieved 7 January 2021.
- ^ "VIFF announces 2019 People's Choice, Impact and Eco Warrior Award Winners". archive.viff.org. VIFF.org. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
External links
Category:2019 films Category:Canadian documentary films Category:Canadian films Category:English-language films Category:Films shot in British Columbia Category:Documentary films about environmental issues Category:Documentary films about the visual arts-->