Viff ‘08: Canadian Images: Indigenous Plant Diva
4 October 2008
Although this is a short film (10 min), it is both beautifully shot and surprisingly complete.
It is also well named:
Indigenous: T’Uy’Tanat (Cease Wyss is her English nickname), the focus of the film, is strong in so many ways: Squamish, mother, woman, activist, herbalist, …
Plant: some are identified, yes, but the power of plants and the reasons why humans need to know are what makes T’Uy’Tanat and this film special.
Diva: Many of T’Uy’Tanat’s words are voiced over a veritable photo shoot that makes this film fun.
Indigenous Plant Diva is part of the Parenting program of shorts. I didn’t think I was feeling particularly emotional, but when this film ended, my face was awash with tears…fellow parents, be prepared!
Click here for more information about the Parenting program of 5 short films and for tickets.
17 April 2009 at 3:47 am
Thanks for this – months later, but still sincere appreciation for the review and your honest expression. Need more films like this and more honest expression like yours in the world.