Salmon People

Synopsis

Contrasting ancient myth and modern reality, this short documentary examines the legendary relationship between West Coast Indigenous people and salmon, once their staple food. In the mythical realm, we learn how Raven finds riches in the harvest of the salmon, only to lose everything through a thoughtless act against the Spirit of the Salmon. So too does modern man jeopardize his living from the sea by heedless action. Images of ancient spear-fishing and smoke-houses contrast with images of today's Indigenous people operating a seiner and working in a cooperative cannery.

Main Cast

Frank Austin

Raven

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Darlene Malczewska

Salmon Woman

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Directing	Director	Tony Westman
Camera	Director of Photography	Tony Westman
Production	Executive Producer	Peter Jones
	Producer	Shelah Reljic
Writing	Writer	Brian Kit McLeod
Editing	Editor	George Johnson
Department	Role	Name

Join the discussion