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The Beauty of My People

The film centres on Arthur Shilling, an Ojibwa artist from the Rama Reserve on Lake Couchiching, Ontario. Shilling’s artistic evolution is traced, as is his move to Toronto and the difficulties he encountered there. Also discussed is the illness that caused Shilling to re-evaluate his artistic goals. Interviews with the artist and others interested in his paintings are juxtaposed with examples of paintings. 1977.

Release Date
StatusReleased
Original TitleThe Beauty of My People
Runtime 29min
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Language
Original LanguageEnglish
Production Countries
Production CompaniesNova ProductionsONF | NFB