The Sacred Sundance: The Transfer of a Ceremony(2008)
The Sacred Sundance: The Transfer of a Ceremony Synopsis
This feature-length documentary chronicles the Sundance ceremony brought to Eastern Canada by William Nevin of the Elsipogtog First Nation of the Mi'kmaq. Nevin learned from Elder Keith Chiefmoon of the Blackfoot Confederacy in Alberta. Under the July sky, participants in the Sundance ceremony go four days without food or water. Then they will pierce the flesh of their chests in an offering to the Creator. This event marks a transmission of culture and a link to the warrior traditions of the past.
The Sacred Sundance: The Transfer of a Ceremony (2008) is a documentary film directed by Brian J. Francis, released on July 1, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 9m. It stars Kani Malsom, William Nevin, Bernard Jerome and Keith Cheifmoon.
- Director:
- Brian J. Francis
- Writers:
- Brian J. Francis
- Producers:
- Kent Martin
- Cinematographer:
- Nigel Markham
- Production:
- ONF | NFB
- Status:
- Released
The Sacred Sundance: The Transfer of a Ceremony Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Kani Malsom
Kani Malsom
as Self
- William Nevin
William Nevin
as Self
- Bernard Jerome
Bernard Jerome
as Self
- Keith Cheifmoon
Keith Cheifmoon
as Self
- Pamela Red Cloud
Pamela Red Cloud
as Self
Nathan Lee Chasing Horse
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Brian J. Francis, written by Brian J. Francis, produced by Kent Martin.
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The Sacred Sundance: The Transfer of a Ceremony – Frequently Asked Questions
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The main cast of The Sacred Sundance: The Transfer of a Ceremony (2008) includes Kani Malsom, William Nevin, Bernard Jerome, Keith Cheifmoon and Pamela Red Cloud. The film was directed by Brian J. Francis. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
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The Sacred Sundance: The Transfer of a Ceremony was released on July 1, 2008 and runs for 1h 9m.