The Paradox of Norval Morrisseau

The Paradox of Norval Morrisseau

Documentary about Indigenous Canadian painter Norval Morrisseau.

1974
0h 28m
Documentary

Overview

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

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Top Cast

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Norval Morrisseau

Himself

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Jack Pollack

Himself

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Shingoose

Singer

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