Manataka American Indian Council
Presents
A Short Video 8 minutes 05 seconds
HOPE
Directed by Catherine Margerin
Visionary Willy Whitefeather
Produced by Mary Mathaisell
This animated visual film short you are about to see is a
story of prophecy.
The story of man going down the wrong path, with one day the possibility of
finding the path of peace and love. What we are seeing around the world with
wars, genocide, diseases, climate change such as global warming, and potential
earth changes that have been foretold by many seers and indigenous peoples. This
is that story in animated visuals and soundtrack that will shake you to your
roots. We must shift to this path, without hesitation.
Directed by Catherine Margerin, produced by Luna Media. Its is being posted with
consent and vision of Willy Whitefeather, visionary for "HOPE"
Bruce Weaver is currently working on a feature documentary which has this story
come to life with interviews with such visionaries as Willy Whitefeather and
many other visionary an d seers of our time.
"Hope" is a unique and powerful short film with a message of peace for the
future. Combining animation, archival footage and live action, in a
multi-layered non-linear story, the film brings the viewer on a fascinating
journey through human existence. 'Hope' is shaped around the knowledge and ideas
of Willy Whitefeather, a man in his sixties of Cherokee ancestry, a fascinating
storyteller, healer, survivalist and an individual of wisdom and heart. Using
traditions and stories from Native American and world cultures, the film
combines dreams, images and reminiscences from our collective memory to send a
message of hope for the future. Now is the time to reconnect with Spirit, to
recognize the effects of our actions, to evaluate the underlying causes of
suffering and to reshape our life and our world into a harmonious one.
The film has a visually superb and beautifully dynamic look. The animated scenes
are in styles reminiscent of Pu eblo pottery design, Sioux painted hides,
Petroglyph drawings and Hopi mural paintings. The sound track is similarly
layered with the sounds of a beating heart, breathing, wooden flutes, drums,
rattles, a traditional Cherokee lullaby and original music. "Hope" urges us to
change course and follow a path of wisdom, responsibility, beauty, simplicity
and gentleness. Catherine Margerin, a commercial director, known for her unique
painterly style animation, is the director of "Hope".
Click on the large arrow inside the screen. Takes 10 seconds on DSL, 25-45 second on Dial-Up
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