The Sacred Sundance: The Transfer of a Ceremony
Synopsis
This feature-length documentary chronicles the Sundance ceremony brought to Eastern Canada by William Nevin of the Elsipogtog First Nation of the Mi'kmaq. Nevin learned from Elder Keith Chiefmoon of the Blackfoot Confederacy in Alberta. Under the July sky, participants in the Sundance ceremony go four days without food or water. Then they will pierce the flesh of their chests in an offering to the Creator. This event marks a transmission of culture and a link to the warrior traditions of the past.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian J. Francis
- Screenplay & Story
- Brian J. Francis
- Original Title
- The Sacred Sundance: The Transfer of a Ceremony
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian J. Francis
Brian J. Francis
Nigel Markham
Kent Martin
Department Leadership Roster
Brian J. Francis
Writer
Brian J. Francis
Director
Kent Martin
Producer
Nigel Markham
Director of Photography
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What is The Sacred Sundance: The Transfer of a Ceremony about?
This feature-length documentary chronicles the Sundance ceremony brought to Eastern Canada by William Nevin of the Elsipogtog First Nation of the Mi'kmaq. Nevin learned from Elder Keith Chiefmoon of the Blackfoot Confederacy in Alberta. Under the July sky, participants in the Sundance ceremony go four days without food or water. Then they will pierce the flesh of their chests in an offering to the Creator. This event marks a transmission of culture and a link to the warrior traditions of the past.
Who directed The Sacred Sundance: The Transfer of a Ceremony?
The Sacred Sundance: The Transfer of a Ceremony was directed by Brian J. Francis.
Who stars in The Sacred Sundance: The Transfer of a Ceremony?
The principal cast of The Sacred Sundance: The Transfer of a Ceremony includes Kani Malsom, William Nevin, Bernard Jerome, Keith Cheifmoon, Pamela Red Cloud.
When was The Sacred Sundance: The Transfer of a Ceremony released and how long is it?
The Sacred Sundance: The Transfer of a Ceremony was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.