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Stolen Spirits of Haida Gwaii

Jul 9, 2004

1h 14m

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Overview

Filmmaker Kevin McMahon accompanies the Haida delegation on a repatriation trip to Chicago in 2003. His film reveals the whole repatriation process through the stories and experiences of the people who participated, both Museum staff and the Haida people.

Genres

Documentary

TV Movie

Production Companies

Primitive Entertainment

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Lucille Bell

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Nika Collison

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Vince Collison

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Andy Wilson

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Jonathan Haas

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Helen Robbins

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Will Pestle

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Ben Williams

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