People of the Potlatch(1944)

People of the Potlatch Synopsis

The Indigenous peoples of northern British Columbia still hunt and fish, using a combination of traditional ways and modern equipment and techniques where appropriate. Lumbering and trapping bring them money and goods. Their traditional arts and crafts, however, remain essentially unchanged. This archival film reflects the social and cultural values and beliefs prevalent at the time of production.

People of the Potlatch (1944) is a documentary film directed by Laura Boulton, released on January 1, 1944 with a runtime of 21m.