
Smudge
This short documentary follows three Indigenous women as they practice ancestral forms of worship: drumming, singing, and using sweetgrass. These ancient spiritual traditions may at first seem at odds with urban life, but to Indigenous people in Canada who are used to praying in natural settings, the whole world is sacred space.
Top Billed Cast
Andrea F. Friedman
Cindy

John Maclaren
Jack Watson

June B. Wilde
Nurse Sinclair
Maria Luisa Cianni
Principal (as Luisa Cianni)

Demetri Goritsas
Jan
Featured Crew

Gail Maurice
Writer

Gail Maurice
Director
Gerry Flahive
Producer
Katharine Asals
Editor
Michael Grippo
Director of Photography
Stan Barua
Director of Photography
Phil Brouwer
Sound Recordist

Gail Maurice
Additional Photography
Marcus Elliott
Additional Photography
Ken Myhr
Original Music Composer

Jeff Jordan
Production Assistant
Joanne Forrest
Administrative Assistant