Salmon People(1976)
Salmon People Synopsis
Contrasting ancient myth and modern reality, this short documentary examines the legendary relationship between West Coast Indigenous people and salmon, once their staple food. In the mythical realm, we learn how Raven finds riches in the harvest of the salmon, only to lose everything through a thoughtless act against the Spirit of the Salmon. So too does modern man jeopardize his living from the sea by heedless action. Images of ancient spear-fishing and smoke-houses contrast with images of today's Indigenous people operating a seiner and working in a cooperative cannery.
Salmon People (1976) is a documentary film directed by Tony Westman, released on January 1, 1976 with a runtime of 24m. It stars Frank Austin and Darlene Malczewska. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Tony Westman
- Writers:
- Brian Kit McLeod
- Producers:
- Shelah Reljic
- Cinematographer:
- Tony Westman
- Production:
- ONF | NFB
- Status:
- Released
Salmon People Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Tony Westman, written by Brian Kit McLeod, produced by Shelah Reljic.
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Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Salmon People – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Salmon People?
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The main cast of Salmon People (1976) includes Frank Austin and Darlene Malczewska. The film was directed by Tony Westman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Salmon People released?
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Salmon People was released on January 1, 1976 and runs for 24m.
Is Salmon People worth watching?
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Salmon People (1976) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.