Tracing Roots
“A Master Weaver’s journey to understand a spruce root hat found in a retreating glacier.”
Synopsis
A new documentary that follows master Haida weaver Delores Churchill on a journey to replicate a spruce root hat discovered with the Long Ago Person Found. The 300-year-old traveler was discovered in British Columbia and DNA testing discovered living descendants in Canada and Alaska. Her search crosses cultures and borders, and involves artists, scholars and scientists. The project raises questions about understanding and interpreting ownership, knowledge and connection.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2014-12-18
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October 1, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ellen Frankenstein
- Screenplay & Story
- Ellen Frankenstein
- Original Score
- Tom Disher
- Original Title
- Tracing Roots
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 35m
- Production Studios
- New Day Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ellen Frankenstein
Ellen Frankenstein
Tom Disher
Ellen Frankenstein
Ellen Frankenstein, Delores Churchill
Department Leadership Roster
Ellen Frankenstein
Director
Ellen Frankenstein
Writer
Ellen Frankenstein
Editor
Ellen Frankenstein
Producer
Delores Churchill
Producer
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What is Tracing Roots about?
A new documentary that follows master Haida weaver Delores Churchill on a journey to replicate a spruce root hat discovered with the Long Ago Person Found. The 300-year-old traveler was discovered in British Columbia and DNA testing discovered living descendants in Canada and Alaska. Her search crosses cultures and borders, and involves artists, scholars and scientists. The project raises questions about understanding and interpreting ownership, knowledge and connection.
Who directed Tracing Roots?
Tracing Roots was directed by Ellen Frankenstein.
Who stars in Tracing Roots?
The principal cast of Tracing Roots includes Delores Churchill.
When was Tracing Roots released and how long is it?
Tracing Roots was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Tracing Roots?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tracing Roots was composed by Tom Disher.