Now Is the Time
Synopsis
When internationally renowned Haida carver Robert Davidson was only 22 years old, he carved the first new totem pole on British Columbia’s Haida Gwaii in almost a century. On the 50th anniversary of the pole’s raising, Haida filmmaker Christopher Auchter steps easily through history to revisit that day in August 1969, when the entire village of Old Massett gathered to celebrate the event that would signal the rebirth of the Haida spirit.
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NOW IS THE TIME Clip | TIFF 2019
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-07-31
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christopher Auchter
- Screenplay & Story
- Christopher Auchter
- Original Score
- Genevieve Vincent
- Original Title
- Now Is the Time
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 16m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christopher Auchter
Christopher Auchter
Genevieve Vincent
Asia Youngman
Sarah Hedar
Shirley Vercruysse, Selwyn Jacob
Department Leadership Roster
Christopher Auchter
Writer
Genevieve Vincent
Original Music Composer
Selwyn Jacob
Producer
Sarah Hedar
Editor
Asia Youngman
Director of Photography
Christopher Auchter
Director
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What is Now Is the Time about?
When internationally renowned Haida carver Robert Davidson was only 22 years old, he carved the first new totem pole on British Columbia’s Haida Gwaii in almost a century. On the 50th anniversary of the pole’s raising, Haida filmmaker Christopher Auchter steps easily through history to revisit that day in August 1969, when the entire village of Old Massett gathered to celebrate the event that would signal the rebirth of the Haida spirit.
Who directed Now Is the Time?
Now Is the Time was directed by Christopher Auchter.
Who stars in Now Is the Time?
The principal cast of Now Is the Time includes Robert Davidson, Reg Davidson, Barbara Wilson, Jane Kristovich, Percy Rodriguez.
When was Now Is the Time released and how long is it?
Now Is the Time was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Now Is the Time?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Now Is the Time was composed by Genevieve Vincent.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Now Is the Time?
Now Is the Time holds official age classifications: CA: 14A.