Box of Treasures
Synopsis
In 1921 the Kwakiut'l people of Alert Bay, British Columbia, held their last secret potlatch. In 1980 at Alert Bay, the U'mista Cultural Centre (U'mista means "something of great value that has come back") opened its doors to receive and house the cultural treasures which were seized decades earlier and only then returned to the people. The center also took up activities such as recording stories told by elders so that some part of the past would always be alive and teaching children about their heritage in order to make them feel connected to their ancestors. This film documents the cultural significance of these events for today's Kwakiut'l people. It is an eloquent testimony to the persistence and complexity of Kwakiut'l society and to the struggle for redefining cultural identity for them.
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January 1, 1983
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chuck Olin
- Original Title
- Box of Treasures
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 28m
- Production Studios
- Chuck Olin Associates, Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chuck Olin
Jill Singer
Libi Hake
Department Leadership Roster
Chuck Olin
Director
Jill Singer
Editor
Libi Hake
Producer
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What is Box of Treasures about?
In 1921 the Kwakiut'l people of Alert Bay, British Columbia, held their last secret potlatch. In 1980 at Alert Bay, the U'mista Cultural Centre (U'mista means "something of great value that has come back") opened its doors to receive and house the cultural treasures which were seized decades earlier and only then returned to the people. The center also took up activities such as recording stories told by elders so that some part of the past would always be alive and teaching children about their heritage in order to make them feel connected to their ancestors. This film documents the cultural significance of these events for today's Kwakiut'l people. It is an eloquent testimony to the persistence and complexity of Kwakiut'l society and to the struggle for redefining cultural identity for them.
Who directed Box of Treasures?
Box of Treasures was directed by Chuck Olin.
Who stars in Box of Treasures?
The principal cast of Box of Treasures includes Robert Joseph.
When was Box of Treasures released and how long is it?
Box of Treasures was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 28m.