This Was the Time
Jan 01, 1970 · 16m
Director
Eugene BoykoOverview
When Masset, a Haida village in Haida Gwaii (formerly known as the Queen Charlotte Islands), held a potlatch, it seemed as if the past grandeur of the people had returned. This is a colourful recreation of Indigenous life that faded more than two generations ago when the great totems were toppled by the missionaries and the costly potlatch was forbidden by law. The film shows how one village lived again the old glory, with singing, dancing, feasting, and the raising of a towering totem as a lasting reminder of what once was.
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About This Was the Time
What is This Was the Time about?
When Masset, a Haida village in Haida Gwaii (formerly known as the Queen Charlotte Islands), held a potlatch, it seemed as if the past grandeur of the people had returned. This is a colourful recreation of Indigenous life that faded more than two generations ago when the great totems were toppled by the missionaries and the costly potlatch was forbidden by law. The film shows how one village…
When was This Was the Time released?
This Was the Time was released on January 1, 1970.
How long is This Was the Time?
This Was the Time runs 16 minutes.
Who directed This Was the Time?
This Was the Time was directed by Eugene Boyko.
Who is in the cast of This Was the Time?
The cast of This Was the Time includes Robert Davidson (Self (uncredited)), Reg Davidson (Self (uncredited)), Robert Davidson Sr. (Self (uncredited)), Florence Davidson (Self (uncredited)) and James Carney (Narrator).