The Paradox of Norval Morrisseau (1974)

Documentary about Indigenous Canadian painter Norval Morrisseau.

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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, Henning Jacobsen
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 28 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Shingoose
Cinematography: David M. Ostriker, Naohiko Kurita
Editing: Mike Maclaverty
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

art, contemporary art, indigenous peoples, short film, documentary

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Paradox of Norval Morrisseau about?
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.
Who directed The Paradox of Norval Morrisseau?
The Paradox of Norval Morrisseau was directed by Duke Redbird, Henning Jacobsen.
Who stars in The Paradox of Norval Morrisseau?
The Paradox of Norval Morrisseau stars Norval Morrisseau, Jack Pollack, Shingoose.
How long is The Paradox of Norval Morrisseau?
The Paradox of Norval Morrisseau has a runtime of 28m (28 minutes).
What genre is The Paradox of Norval Morrisseau?
The Paradox of Norval Morrisseau is a Documentary film.
Where was The Paradox of Norval Morrisseau produced?
The Paradox of Norval Morrisseau was produced in Canada.