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Robert's paintings
Xwi7xwa Library, University of British Columbia

2011
Video
Contributors
Niro, Shelley; V Tape (Firm); Canada Council for the Arts. ; Ontario Arts Council. ; Charles Street Video. ; Turtle Night Productions.
Description
"Robert's Paintings is about artist Robert Houle. Like many of his generation, Houle was schooled in the residential school system. He expressively talks about his experiences there. He has created a body of work encapsulating his memories from childhood. As an adult and teacher, he uses this opportunity to give witness to his life and the many others who passed through the corridors of what is now known as Canada's shame.In the film we will meet friends and family who will share stories about Robert and what his paintings mean to them. This film is about not forgetting and contributing to the collective memory of a nation. It is a celebration."--V Tape website

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Statement of Responsibility
written, directed and produced by Shelley Niro.
Publication Information
Toronto, Ontario : V tape
Physical Description
1 videodisc (approximately 52 min.) : colour, sound (letterboxed) ; 4 3/4 in.
Notes
Cast: Narrator, Jeffrey Thomas ; narrator of "The Message", Shannon Johnson.
DVD, NTSC.
Restrictions: Educational use and Personal use. http://copyright.ubc.ca/dvd-restrictions 
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
Educational use and Personal use. http://copyright.ubc.ca/dvd-restrictions
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