Smudge
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.
- Overview
- Cast
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Smudge
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 1, 2005
Runtime
0h 12m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
Smudge
Production Companies
ONF | NFB
Director
Gail Maurice
Description
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.
