In Praise of Hands

27m
Documentary
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This short documentary pays tribute to the craftsmen everywhere whose work adds color and richness to life. Filmed in the Canadian Arctic, Finland, India, Nigeria, Japan, Mexico, and Poland, it shows the special skills of artisans working at their crafts - stone sculpture, pottery, ceramics, weaving, dyeing, puppet making, embroidery. Each indigenous skill is a reflection of the culture of the country.

Cast

Crew

Donald Winkler
Director
Albert Kish
Editor
Michel Thomas-d'Hoste
Director of Photography
Tom Daly
Producer
Colin Low
Producer
Alain Clavier
Music

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