The Colours of Pride
Documentary
Overview
Tom Hill, a Seneca artist and curator, explores the works of four contemporary Indigenous artists.
Top Cast
Tom Hill
Tom Hill
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Tom Hill
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Norval Morrisseau
Norval Morrisseau
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Norval Morrisseau
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Allen Sapp
Allen Sapp
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Allen Sapp
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Alex Janvier
Alex Janvier
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Alex Janvier
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Daphne Odjig
Daphne Odjig
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Daphne Odjig
Self
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