Totem: The Return of the G'psgolox Pole
Synopsis
This feature-length documentary traces the journey of the Haisla people to reclaim the G'psgolox totem pole that went missing from their British Columbia village in 1929. The fate of the 19th century traditional mortuary pole remained unknown for over 60 years until it was discovered in a Stockholm museum where it is considered state property by the Swedish government. Director Gil Cardinal combines interviews, striking imagery and rare footage of master carvers to raise questions about ownership and the meaning of Aboriginal objects held in museums.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gil Cardinal
- Original Score
- Clode Hamelin
- Original Title
- Totem: The Return of the G'psgolox Pole
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Release Date
- 12/09/2003
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gil Cardinal
Clode Hamelin
Daron Donahue
Marke Slipp
Jerry Krepakevich, Bonnie Thompson, Graydon McCrea
Department Leadership Roster
Gil Cardinal
Director
Marke Slipp
Editor
Jerry Krepakevich
Producer
Daron Donahue
Director of Photography
Clode Hamelin
Original Music Composer
Bonnie Thompson
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all ages.
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What is Totem: The Return of the G'psgolox Pole about?
This feature-length documentary traces the journey of the Haisla people to reclaim the G'psgolox totem pole that went missing from their British Columbia village in 1929. The fate of the 19th century traditional mortuary pole remained unknown for over 60 years until it was discovered in a Stockholm museum where it is considered state property by the Swedish government. Director Gil Cardinal combines interviews, striking imagery and rare footage of master carvers to raise questions about ownership and the meaning of Aboriginal objects held in museums.
Who directed Totem: The Return of the G'psgolox Pole?
Totem: The Return of the G'psgolox Pole was directed by Gil Cardinal.
Who stars in Totem: The Return of the G'psgolox Pole?
The principal cast of Totem: The Return of the G'psgolox Pole includes Not specified.
When was Totem: The Return of the G'psgolox Pole released and how long is it?
Totem: The Return of the G'psgolox Pole was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Totem: The Return of the G'psgolox Pole?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Totem: The Return of the G'psgolox Pole was composed by Clode Hamelin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Totem: The Return of the G'psgolox Pole?
Totem: The Return of the G'psgolox Pole holds official age classifications: CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.).