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The Beauty of My People

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The film centres on Arthur Shilling, an Ojibwa artist from the Rama Reserve on Lake Couchiching, Ontario. Shilling’s artistic evolution is traced, as is his move to Toronto and the difficulties he encountered there. Also discussed is the illness that caused Shilling to re-evaluate his artistic goals. Interviews with the artist and others interested in his paintings are juxtaposed with examples of paintings. 1977.

Runtime29 min
StatusReleased
Original languageEN
DirectorAlan Collins
WritersGary George
ProductionNova Productions, ONF | NFB
Popularity1
TMDB ID1314953

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