Totem Talk(1997)
Totem Talk Synopsis
Traditional Northwestern Indigenous spiritual images combined with cutting-edge computer animation in this surreal short film about the power of tradition. Three urban Indigenous teens are whisked away to an imaginary land by a magical raven, and there they encounter a totem pole. The totem pole's characters—a raven, a frog and a bear—come to life, becoming their teachers, guides and friends. Features a special interview with J. Bradley Hunt, the celebrated Heiltsuk artist on whose work the characters in Totem Talk are based.
Totem Talk (1997) is a animation and documentary film directed by Annie Frazier Henry, released on April 3, 1997 with a runtime of 22m. It stars Morgan Rose, David Thomas, Michael Sherwood and Stella Johnson. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Annie Frazier Henry
- Writers:
- Annie Frazier Henry
- Producers:
- George Johnson, Annie Frazier Henry
- Cinematographer:
- Rolf Cutts
- Production:
- ONF | NFB
- Status:
- Released
Totem Talk Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Morgan Rose
Morgan Rose
as Teen
- David Thomas
David Thomas
as Teen
- Michael Sherwood
Michael Sherwood
as Teen
- Stella Johnson
Stella Johnson
as Totem (voice)
Sam Bob
as Totem (voice)
- Chief Henry Seaweed
Chief Henry Seaweed
as Dancer
- Jason Taylor
Jason Taylor
as Dancer
- J. Bradley Hunt
J. Bradley Hunt
as Self
- Sean Hunt
Sean Hunt
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Annie Frazier Henry, written by Annie Frazier Henry, produced by George Johnson and Annie Frazier Henry.
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Totem Talk Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Totem Talk – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Totem Talk online?
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Who stars in Totem Talk?
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The main cast of Totem Talk (1997) includes Morgan Rose, David Thomas, Michael Sherwood, Stella Johnson and Sam Bob. The film was directed by Annie Frazier Henry. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Totem Talk released?
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Totem Talk was released on April 3, 1997 and runs for 22m.
Is Totem Talk worth watching?
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Totem Talk (1997) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.