Feature2017·6m·0.0

Headdress

Filmmaker JJ Neepin recreates her great-grandfather’s portrait and explores the responsibility of wearing a headdress.

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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Cast

JJ Neepin

Herself

Nadya Kwandibens

Herself

Details

Status
Released
Original language
English
Languages
English
Budget
Revenue
Age rating
Quality
4K UHD · HDR10 · Dolby Vision
Production
JJNeepinFilms Inc

Crew

Director

JJ Neepin

Writers

JJ Neepin

Craig Guiboche

Editor

Ryan Herdman

Director of Photography

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