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Woodland Spirits

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In this documentary short, two men paddle a canoe across a remote part of northern Lake Superior. Each stroke brings them closer to the culmination of an artistic and spiritual journey, one that begins with ancient rock paintings from their Anishinaabe ancestors.

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Status: Released

Released Date: 2007-01-01

Runtime: 27 mins

Director: Dave Clement

Writer: Dave Clement

Spoken language: English,

Genres: Documentary

Original title: Woodland Spirits

Production Companies: TVO, ONF | NFB, Thunderstone Pictures

Production Countries: Canada

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