The Paradox of Norval Morrisseau
“Documentary about Indigenous Canadian painter Norval Morrisseau.”
1974•28m•Released
Documentary
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.
Director
Duke Redbird
Writer
Bruce Martín
Languages
English
Cast
Norval Morrisseau
Himself
Jack Pollack
Himself
Shingoose
Singer
Production
Producer
Henning Jacobsen
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