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198225 minGdocumentary

Jaune Quick-To-See Smith

198225 minGdocumentary

Jaune Quick-To-See Smith, a Shoshone French Cree painter, reflects on her artistic process and cultural identity through her abstract paintings in this 1982 documentary.

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Jaune Quick-To-See Smith, a Shoshone French Cree painter, reflects on her artistic process and cultural identity through her abstract paintings in this 1982 documentary.

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Tony Schmitzdirector

Tony Schmitzwriter

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Joy Harjo

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Jaune Quick-To-See Smith, a Shoshone French Cree painter, reflects on her artistic process in this 1982 documentary. She discusses her abstract paintings, which incorporate elements of her Indian heritage and depict scenes from early plains lifestyles. Through her work, Smith articulates a connection to her cultural identity and the historical narratives that shape it. The film runs for 25 minutes and offers insight into the motivations behind her art.

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