The authenticity of Norval Morrisseau paintings represents one of the sad chapters in the exploitation of Canadian aboriginals. The documentary exposes the methods the forgery ring employed to saturate the market. The film is balanced given the trial judge' finding that forged paintings existed. I particularly appreciated the evidence of the aboriginal witnesses in Thunder Bay.
The last word(s) will come from the Ontario Court of Appeal so the film should be revised at some point.
The last word(s) will come from the Ontario Court of Appeal so the film should be revised at some point.