In the 50 years since he carved his first totem pole, Robert Davidson has come to be regarded as one of the world’s foremost modern artists. Charles Wilkinson (Haida Gwaii: On the Edge of the World) brings his trademark inquisitiveness and craftsmanship to this revealing portrait of an unassuming living legend. Weaving together engaging interviews with the artist, his offspring, and a host of admirers, Haida Modern extols the sweeping impact of both Davidson’s artwork and the legions it’s inspired.
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- Status
- Released
- Production
- Knowledge Network, Optic Nerve Films, Shore Films
Keywords
- artist
- vancouver
- carver
- residential school
- first nations
- british columbia
- totem pole
- haida
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Top Cast
Robert Davidson as Self
Douglas L. Kwart as Self
Reg Davidson as Self
Kelly Bapty as Self
Karen Duffek as Self
Sphenia Jones as Self
Sara Florence Davidson as Self
Ben Davidson as Self
Top Crew
Charles Wilkinson · Director, Editor
Tina Schliessler · Editor
Murray Battle · Executive Producer
Kevin Eastwood · Executive Producer
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