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Potlatch...a strict law bids us dance

Potlatch...a strict law bids us dance

Presents the history of the conflict between the Canadian government and the Kwakiutl Indians of the Northwest Pacific over the ritual of the Potlatch. Archival photographs and films, wax roll sound recordings, police reports, the original potlatch files, and correspondence of agents form the basis of the reconstruction of period events, while the film centres on a Potlatch given today by the Cranmer family of Alert Bay.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Potlatch...a strict law bids us dance
  • Genres: Documentary
  • Release Date: 1975-01-01
  • Runtime: 54 minutes
  • Rating: 0/10 (0 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: U'mista Cultural Society
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.1855
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Gloria Cranmer Webster

Gloria Cranmer Webster

as Narrator

Trailers & Clips

A Strict Law Bids Us Dance

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Keywords

colonialismcanadian historyindigenous peoplesindigenous rightsindigenous sovereignty

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Potlatch...a strict law bids us dance?

Potlatch...a strict law bids us dance is a Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 1975-01-01.

Who are the main actors in Potlatch...a strict law bids us dance?

The main cast includes Gloria Cranmer Webster, .

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Is Potlatch...a strict law bids us dance based on a true story?

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Potlatch...a strict law bids us dance has an IMDb rating of 0/10 based on 0 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Potlatch...a strict law bids us dance?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Potlatch...a strict law bids us dance?

The soundtrack was composed by U'mista Cultural Society. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Potlatch...a strict law bids us dance filmed?

Potlatch...a strict law bids us dance was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Potlatch...a strict law bids us dance?

The total runtime of Potlatch...a strict law bids us dance is 54 minutes.

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