Stolen Spirits of Haida Gwaii (2004)
• July 9th, 2004 • 1h 14min
Documentary, TV Movie
Overview
Filmmaker Kevin McMahon accompanies the Haida delegation on a repatriation trip to Chicago in 2003. His film reveals the whole repatriation process through the stories and experiences of the people who participated, both Museum staff and the Haida people.
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