Medicine Fiddle (1991)
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.
Director: Michael Loukinen
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Fred Allery as Himself |
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Frank Boyer Jr. as Himself |
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Frank Boyer Sr. as Himself |
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Rene Cote as Himself |
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Richard Gravelle as Himself |
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Lawrence Houle as Himself |
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Mike Keplin as Himself |
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Joe Menard as Himself |
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Mike Page as Himself |
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Frank Poitra as Himself |
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Steve Souliere as Himself |
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Leila Waupoose-Rabideaux as Herself |
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Coleman Trudeau as Himself |
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Everette Waupoose as Himself |
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Lowell Waupoose as Himself |
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Josephine Waupoose as Herself |
| Directing | Michael Loukinen | Director |
| Editing | James P. Leary | Editor |
| Production | Everett C. Albers | Producer |
| Crew | Miroslav Janek | Cinematography |