World Premiere
Patricia Massy, the founder and director of Massy Arts Society and co-founder of Indigenous Brilliance collective, shares aspects of her life, work, and business, Massy Books.
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Media Partner
Community Broadcast Partner
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Patricia Massy
Canada
2022
English
Featured in:
VIFF Short Forum: Program 5
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Credits
Executive Producer
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Producer
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Screenwriter
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Cinematography
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Directors
Dani Barker
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