In the Land of the War Canoes (1914)
Directed by Edward S. Curtis
Genres - Drama, Action, Adventure |
Sub-Genres - Social History |
Release Date - Dec 7, 1914 (USA - Unknown) |
Run Time - 47 min. |
Countries - Canada, United States |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Elizabeth Smith
The Kwakiutl Indians of Vancouver Island were both skilled fishermen and able craftsmen long before they met white explorers. Edward S. Curtis lived several years among this tribe and created this documentary which includes the retelling a tribal love story. This black-and-white film also features many tribal customs and footage of decoratively painted war canoes.
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Canada, chronicle, craftsmanship, custom [habit or practice], fisherman, Native-American, land-war
