Hands of History

1994Movie52 min

76
GreatGoodWatch score

A hopeful documentary movie.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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Story

This documentary follows four female First Nations artists—Doreen Jensen, Rena Point Bolton, Jane Ash Poitras and Joane Cardinal-Schubert are First Nations artists who seek to find a continuum from traditional to contemporary forms of expression. These exceptional artists reveal their philosophies as artists, their techniques and creative styles, and the exaltation they feel when they create. A moving testimony to the role that Indigenous women artists have played in maintaining the voice of their culture.

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  • First Nations Artists
  • Indigenous Women
  • Documentary
  • Art and Culture
  • Traditional to Contemporary
  • Native American Art
  • Female Artists
  • Cultural Preservation
  • Artistic Expression

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Directed by
Loretta Todd

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Facts

January 1, 1994 · 52 min · Documentary

Released
January 1, 1994
Runtime
52 min
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
Canada
Available in
26 countries

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Where can I stream Hands of History?

In the United States, Hands of History is free with ads on Tubi TV. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Hands of History worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.2).

Is Hands of History okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching Hands of History?

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Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.

Is Hands of History plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.