Smudge (2005)
Overview
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.
Where to watch Smudge
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| Canada | NFB | — | — |
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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 odds with urban life, but to Indigenous people in Canada who are used to praying in natural settings, the whole world is sacred space. Smudge is a Documentary movie, released on 2005-01-01, runtime 12 minutes.
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Directed by
Gail Maurice
Cast
- Andrea F. Friedman as Cindy
- John Maclaren as Jack Watson
- June B. Wilde as Nurse Sinclair
- Maria Luisa Cianni as Principal (as Luisa Cianni)
- Demetri Goritsas as Jan
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