Salmon People
Salmon People
1976, English. Directed by Tony Westman.
Contrasting ancient myth and modern reality, this short documentary examines the legendary relationship between West Coast Indigenous people and salmon, once their staple food. In the mythical realm, we learn how Raven finds riches in the harvest of the salmon, only to lose everything through a thoughtless act against the Spirit of the Salmon. So too does modern man jeopardize his living from the sea by heedless action. Images of ancient spear-fishing and smoke-houses contrast with images of today's Indigenous people operating a seiner and working in a cooperative cannery.
- Runtime
- 0h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 1 January 1976
- Country
- Canada
- Written by
- Brian Kit McLeod
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Salmon People runs 24 minutes (0h 24m).
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Salmon People isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1976. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
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Who directed Salmon People?
Salmon People (1976) was directed by Tony Westman and stars Frank Austin, Darlene Malczewska.