Tracing Roots(2014)
A Master Weaver’s journey to understand a spruce root hat found in a retreating glacier.
Tracing Roots Synopsis
A new documentary that follows master Haida weaver Delores Churchill on a journey to replicate a spruce root hat discovered with the Long Ago Person Found. The 300-year-old traveler was discovered in British Columbia and DNA testing discovered living descendants in Canada and Alaska. Her search crosses cultures and borders, and involves artists, scholars and scientists. The project raises questions about understanding and interpreting ownership, knowledge and connection.
Tracing Roots (2014) is a documentary film directed by Ellen Frankenstein, released on October 1, 2014 with a runtime of 35m. It stars Delores Churchill.
- Director:
- Ellen Frankenstein
- Writers:
- Ellen Frankenstein
- Producers:
- Ellen Frankenstein, Delores Churchill
- Production:
- New Day Films
- Status:
- Released
Tracing Roots (2014) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Tracing Roots before you stream it.
Tracing Roots Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Ellen Frankenstein, written by Ellen Frankenstein, produced by Ellen Frankenstein and Delores Churchill.
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Tracing Roots – Frequently Asked Questions
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Tracing Roots (2014) is available to stream on OVID. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Tracing Roots?
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The main cast of Tracing Roots (2014) includes Delores Churchill. The film was directed by Ellen Frankenstein. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Tracing Roots released?
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Tracing Roots was released on October 1, 2014 and runs for 35m.
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