"Filmmaker JJ Neepin recreates her great-grandfather’s portrait and explores the responsibility of wearing a headdress."
2017-05-06en6m
Documentary
For First Nations communities, the headdress bears significant meaning. It's a powerful symbol of hard-earned leadership and responsibility. As filmmaker JJ Neepin prepares to wear her grandfather's headdress for a photo shoot she reflects on lessons learned and the thoughtless ways in which the tradition has been misappropriated.
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Director
JJ Neepin
Editor
Craig Guiboche
Makeup Designer
Beth Anne McIvor
Writer
JJ Neepin
Hair Designer
Beth Anne McIvor
Still Photographer
Nadya Kwandibens
woman directorwinnipegcreecultural misappropriationshort film
Status
Released
Countries
Canada
Companies
JJNeepinFilms Inc
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