Potlatch...a strict law bids us dance
Originally released in 1975. Potlatch...a strict law bids us dance is a documentary film. directed by Dennis Wheeler. At just 54 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Gloria Cranmer Webster
Synopsis
Presents the history of the conflict between the Canadian government and the Kwakiutl Indians of the Northwest Pacific over the ritual of the Potlatch. Archival photographs and films, wax roll sound recordings, police reports, the original potlatch files, and correspondence of agents form the basis of the reconstruction of period events, while the film centres on a Potlatch given today by the Cranmer family of Alert Bay.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1975
51 years ago
Runtime
0h 54m
54 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- U'mista Cultural Society
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Potlatch...a strict law bids us dance about?
Presents the history of the conflict between the Canadian government and the Kwakiutl Indians of the Northwest Pacific over the ritual of the Potlatch. Archival photographs and films, wax roll soun...
Who directed Potlatch...a strict law bids us dance?
Potlatch...a strict law bids us dance was directed by Dennis Wheeler.
How long is Potlatch...a strict law bids us dance?
Potlatch...a strict law bids us dance has a runtime of 0 hours and 54 minutes (54 minutes total).
When was Potlatch...a strict law bids us dance released?
Potlatch...a strict law bids us dance was released on January 1, 1975 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Potlatch...a strict law bids us dance?
The main cast of Potlatch...a strict law bids us dance includes Gloria Cranmer Webster.