12109THIS INK RUNS DEEP

THIS INK RUNS DEEP

Year 2019
Runtime 16 mins
Language English
World Premiere

This short film is included in the following package(s): SHORTS PACKAGE: GLORY DAYS, SHORTS PACKAGE: BEST OF SHORTS


Indigenous tattoo artists from across Canada are reviving their ancestral traditions that were taken away during colonization. The practices were thought to be lost forever, and this revival reflects a reawakening of pride, culture and identity. As we travel across Canada, we learn about the significance of tattoos for different Indigenous cultures, why they disappeared, and why they are now being brought back to life.

Countries

Canada
Awards
Calgary International Film Festival - Best Documentary Short Film Award
Director
Asia Youngman
Producer
Mack Stannard, Kent Donguines
Cinematographer
Mitch Baxter
Editor
Rachel Guergis