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  • The Whale House (2019)
  • Documentary
The Whale House (2019)
Documentary
It is a feature-length documentary film with a one-hour cut for television, presenting the intriguing story of the Whale House heist. Carved by Tlingit genius artist Kadjisdu.axtc in the late 1700s, the Whale House is considered by many ...See moreIt is a feature-length documentary film with a one-hour cut for television, presenting the intriguing story of the Whale House heist. Carved by Tlingit genius artist Kadjisdu.axtc in the late 1700s, the Whale House is considered by many the "Sistine Chapel" of North America Native Art. The Alaskan town of Klukwan was the epicentre of the Tlingit civilization. For centuries southern museums and art dealers coveted the Whale House treasures. They were eventually stolen and taken to Seattle. But a strong Tlingit woman Lani Hotch fought back. After years of struggle Lani and her community won a landmark victory of Tribal Law. They regained control of their art and returned the historic treasures to Klukwan. With rare performances by renowned artists and luminaries from Alaska and Canada, the film presents an engaging look at the artistic Native Renaissance of the Pacific Northwest, and how a return to culture is helping Native Peoples with the traumas of the conquest. Written by Distribution Breakthrough See less
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Director
Margarita Ramon
Writer
Margarita Ramon (writer)
Producers
Margarita Ramon (producer) | Michale Raske (producer)
Composer
Serge Côté
Editor
Richard Millen
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Updated Jun 27, 2019
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Jun 27, 2019 (Canada)

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