21 Sep 2021
A Golden Voice
An imaginative take on the origin story of Bill Reid, one of Canada’s most iconic Haida artists.
Haida Gwaii: On the Edge of the World
Denizens of the British Columbia archipelago unite to protect their land.
Top Billed Cast
Bill Woodworth Self
Severn Cullis-Suzuki Self
Alex Martinuik Self
Allan Wilson Self
John Broadhead Self
Gidansda Guujaaw Self
Werner Funke Self
Thom Henley Self
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