In this short documentary, a Musqueam elder rediscovers his Native language and traditions in the city of Vancouver, in the vicinity of which the Musqueam people have lived for thousands of years. Writing the Land captures the ever-changing nature of a modern city - the glass and steel towers cut against the sky, grass, trees and a sudden flash of birds in flight and the enduring power of language to shape perception and create memory.
Genre: Documentary
Stars: Larry Grant
Crew: Kevin Lee Burton (Director), Kevin Lee Burton (Writer), Selwyn Jacob (Producer), Helen Haig-Brown (Cinematography), Helen Haig-Brown (Editor), Tony Papa (Sound Designer)
Country: Canada
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Studio: Writers Guild of Canada, ONF | NFB
Runtime: 8 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Dec 31, 2007
IMDb: 10
