Smudge
Jan 01, 2005 · 12m
Director
Gail MauriceOverview
This short documentary follows three Indigenous women as they practice ancestral forms of worship: drumming, singing, and using sweetgrass. These ancient spiritual traditions may at first seem at odds with urban life, but to Indigenous people in Canada who are used to praying in natural settings, the whole world is sacred space.
Cast of Smudge
Crew of Smudge
Gail MauriceAdditional Photography, Director, Writer
Gerry FlahiveProducer- Silva BasmajianExecutive Producer
- Ken MyhrOriginal Music Composer
- Michael GrippoDirector of Photography
- Stan BaruaDirector of Photography
- Katharine AsalsEditor
- Marcus ElliottAdditional Photography
- Douglas MacFarlaneLine Producer
- Dan JohnstonColorist, Online Editor
- Nick MarkovicIntern
- Jag GunduStill Photographer
Jeff JordanProduction Assistant- Lisa BroadfootProduction Coordinator
- Phil BrouwerSound Recordist
- Kemp ArchibaldProduction Supervisor
- Jakob ThiesenSound Editor
- Joanne ForrestAdministrative Assistant
- Mark WilsonTechnical Supervisor
- Corinne HermanProduction Secretary
About Smudge
What is Smudge about?
This short documentary follows three Indigenous women as they practice ancestral forms of worship: drumming, singing, and using sweetgrass. These ancient spiritual traditions may at first seem at odds with urban life, but to Indigenous people in Canada who are used to praying in natural settings, the whole world is sacred space.
When was Smudge released?
Smudge was released on January 1, 2005.
How long is Smudge?
Smudge runs 12 minutes.
Who directed Smudge?
Smudge was directed by Gail Maurice.
Who is in the cast of Smudge?
The cast of Smudge includes Andrea F. Friedman (Cindy), John Maclaren (Jack Watson), June B. Wilde (Nurse Sinclair), Maria Luisa Cianni (Principal (as Luisa Cianni)) and Demetri Goritsas (Jan).