Medicine Fiddle

1h 21m
Documentary
10

A vibrant and perceptive documentary that celebrates the fiddling dancing traditions of Native American and Metis families on both sides of the United States and Canadian border. Although European in origin, fiddling and step-dancing traditions of both Indian and mixed-blood descendants reflect a strong Native American influence and are sustained largely by Native American spiritual ideals. This remarkable film weaves music, dance, and storytelling into a compelling and entertaining experience.

Cast

Fred Allery
Himself
Frank Boyer Jr.
Himself
Frank Boyer Sr.
Himself
Rene Cote
Himself
Richard Gravelle
Himself
Lawrence Houle
Himself
Mike Keplin
Himself
Joe Menard
Himself
Mike Page
Himself
Frank Poitra
Himself
Steve Souliere
Himself
Leila Waupoose-Rabideaux
Herself
Coleman Trudeau
Himself
Everette Waupoose
Himself
Lowell Waupoose
Himself
Josephine Waupoose
Herself

Crew

Michael Loukinen
Director
James P. Leary
Editor
Miroslav Janek
Cinematography
Everett C. Albers
Producer

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