The Paradox of Norval Morrisseau
“Documentary about Indigenous Canadian painter Norval Morrisseau.”
Synopsis
In this revealing study of Norval Morrisseau, filmed as he works among the lakes and woodlands of his ancestors, we see a remarkable Indigenous artist who emerged from a life of obscurity in the North American bush to become one of Canada's most renowned painters. Morrisseau the man is much like his paintings: vital and passionate, torn between his Ojibway heritage and the influences of the white man's world.
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TRAILER: The Paradox of Norval Morrisseau (1974)
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-12-24
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- Director
- Duke Redbird, Henning Jacobsen
- Screenplay & Story
- Bruce Martín, Duke Redbird
- Original Score
- Shingoose
- Original Title
- The Paradox of Norval Morrisseau
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 28m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Duke Redbird, Henning Jacobsen
Bruce Martín, Duke Redbird
Shingoose
David M. Ostriker, Jackson Samuels, Naohiko Kurita
Mike Maclaverty
Henning Jacobsen
Department Leadership Roster
Mike Maclaverty
Editor
Henning Jacobsen
Producer
Bruce Martín
Writer
Duke Redbird
Director
David M. Ostriker
Director of Photography
Jackson Samuels
Director of Photography
Henning Jacobsen
Director
Naohiko Kurita
Director of Photography
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What is The Paradox of Norval Morrisseau about?
In this revealing study of Norval Morrisseau, filmed as he works among the lakes and woodlands of his ancestors, we see a remarkable Indigenous artist who emerged from a life of obscurity in the North American bush to become one of Canada's most renowned painters. Morrisseau the man is much like his paintings: vital and passionate, torn between his Ojibway heritage and the influences of the white man's world.
Who directed The Paradox of Norval Morrisseau?
The Paradox of Norval Morrisseau was directed by Duke Redbird, Henning Jacobsen.
Who stars in The Paradox of Norval Morrisseau?
The principal cast of The Paradox of Norval Morrisseau includes Norval Morrisseau, Jack Pollack, Shingoose.
When was The Paradox of Norval Morrisseau released and how long is it?
The Paradox of Norval Morrisseau was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Paradox of Norval Morrisseau?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Paradox of Norval Morrisseau was composed by Shingoose.