Haida Modern

A warm, thoughtful portrait that quietly immerses you in one artist's lifelong dedication and the cultural revival he sparked.

Directed by

Charles Wilkinson

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Robert Davidson, Douglas L. Kwart, Reg Davidson

Overview

In the 50 years since he carved his first totem pole, Robert Davidson has come to be regarded as one of the world’s foremost modern artists. Charles Wilkinson (Haida Gwaii: On the Edge of the World) brings his trademark inquisitiveness and craftsmanship to this revealing portrait of an unassuming living legend. Weaving together engaging interviews with the artist, his offspring, and a host of admirers, Haida Modern extols the sweeping impact of both Davidson’s artwork and the legions it’s inspired.

How it feels

Warm, earnest, melancholic and uplifting. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Art, identity, family, trauma

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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