Headdress(2017)
Filmmaker JJ Neepin recreates her great-grandfather’s portrait and explores the responsibility of wearing a headdress.
Headdress Synopsis
For First Nations communities, the headdress bears significant meaning. It's a powerful symbol of hard-earned leadership and responsibility. As filmmaker JJ Neepin prepares to wear her grandfather's headdress for a photo shoot she reflects on lessons learned and the thoughtless ways in which the tradition has been misappropriated.
Headdress (2017) is a documentary film directed by JJ Neepin, released on May 6, 2017 with a runtime of 6m. It stars JJ Neepin and Nadya Kwandibens.
- Director:
- JJ Neepin
- Writers:
- JJ Neepin
- Producers:
- Justina Neepin
- Cinematographer:
- Ryan Herdman
- Production:
- JJNeepinFilms Inc
- Status:
- Released
Headdress (2017) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Headdress before you stream it.
Headdress Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by JJ Neepin, written by JJ Neepin, produced by Justina Neepin.
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Headdress – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Headdress online?
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Headdress (2017) is available to stream on IndieFlix. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Headdress?
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The main cast of Headdress (2017) includes JJ Neepin and Nadya Kwandibens. The film was directed by JJ Neepin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Headdress released?
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Headdress was released on May 6, 2017 and runs for 6m.
Is there a trailer for Headdress?
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Yes. The official Headdress trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.