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Picturing a People: George Johnston, Tlingit Photographer

Picturing a People: George Johnston, Tlingit Photographer

Genres

Documentary

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The life and times of George Johnston, photographer and keeper of memories for the Tlingit nation.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

51 mins

Rating

7/10

Release Date

01 January 1997

Country

Canada

Cast

Keith Smarch

Keith Smarch

George Johnston

Mark Porter

Mark Porter

Freddy Johnston

Carol Geddes

Carol Geddes

Narrator (voice)

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