The Beauty of My People
· 29m
Director
Alan CollinsOverview
The film centres on Arthur Shilling, an Ojibwa artist from the Rama Reserve on Lake Couchiching, Ontario. Shilling’s artistic evolution is traced, as is his move to Toronto and the difficulties he encountered there. Also discussed is the illness that caused Shilling to re-evaluate his artistic goals. Interviews with the artist and others interested in his paintings are juxtaposed with examples of paintings. 1977.
Cast of The Beauty of My People
Crew of The Beauty of My People
About The Beauty of My People
What is The Beauty of My People about?
The film centres on Arthur Shilling, an Ojibwa artist from the Rama Reserve on Lake Couchiching, Ontario. Shilling’s artistic evolution is traced, as is his move to Toronto and the difficulties he encountered there. Also discussed is the illness that caused Shilling to re-evaluate his artistic goals. Interviews with the artist and others interested in his paintings are juxtaposed with examples…
How long is The Beauty of My People?
The Beauty of My People runs 29 minutes.
Who directed The Beauty of My People?
The Beauty of My People was directed by Alan Collins.
Who is in the cast of The Beauty of My People?
The cast of The Beauty of My People includes Sherman Maness (Narrator (voice)).