Aakideh: The Art & Legacy of Carl Beam
Role
Written and produced by Paul Eichhorn
Directed by Robert Waldeck and Paul Eichhorn
Soundtrack by Dan Drysdale
Files
Document Type
Video
Description
Carl Beam, one of Canada’s most influential and significant artists, earned a reputation for being fearless, visionary and ultimately, unforgettable. From his early years spent at a residential school, this documentary explores how these early experiences not only impacted Beam’s life but also his art. Personal remembrances along with insights about his art and ideas are vividly illustrated through Beam’s artworks, family photos, interviews, performance videos, and journals. This award-winning documentary, co-directed by Robert Waldeck and Paul Eichhorn, was over six years in the making. It features unique digital animations inspired by Beam's art and an original soundtrack by Dan Drysdale. Aakideh premiered at the National Gallery of Canada in November 2010 and has since been screen throughout North America including at the Bell TIFF Lightbox (Toronto), International Festival of Film on Art (Montreal), and Smithsonian National Museum of American Indian (New York City).
Publication Date
11-2010
Publisher
Lodestar Studios
Keywords
Carl Beam, Artist, Art Work, First Nations Art, Indigenous Art, digital Animation
Disciplines
Arts and Humanities
Awards
Jury Award, Best Feature Documentary, 2011 Local Focus Film Festival
People's Choice Award, Best Feature Documentary, 2011 Local Focus Film Festival
Copyright
© W.E. Productions
SOURCE Citation
Eichhorn, Paul; Waldeck, Robert; Eichhorn, Paul; and Drysdale, Dan, "Aakideh: The Art & Legacy of Carl Beam" (2010). Documentary: “Aakideh: The Art & Legacy of Carl Beam”. 1.
https://source.sheridancollege.ca/ccg_exhibitions_cb_doc/1