This is a 6 minute work in progress of a documentary created with the University of Alaska Southeast, called, "Baskets and Branches." This is a portrait of Haida weaver Delores Churchill, her life as an artist, working with her mother Selina Peratrovich, traveling to archeological sites and collections to study traditional techniques and passing on the art forms to emerging weavers. This film will show Delores as she teaches the art of basket making, including harvesting and preparing spruce roots and other materials. "Branches and Baskets" is infused by Churchill's passion for weaving and basket making, her enthusiasm for understanding culture and history and her strong sense of connection to the natural world. In creating a film about Delores, we will be telling a story about the revitalization of weaving, which in the region where the film is set involves artists throughout Southeast Alaska and part of Canada and Northwestern U.S, as they combine a contemporary eye with methods from long ago. For more information contact: Baskets and Branches PO Box 6224 Sitka, AK 99835 ellen@efclicks.net www.artchangeinc.org

This is a 3 minute sample scene in progress (first edit/roughcut), as Delores Churchill sets off to find a basket she made long ago. Like the rest of the film,"Tracing Roots." what we set out to do and what we learn may not be the same thing, In this style of storytelling, we hope Delores' passion for what she finds in the drawers and what she tells us as she looks, leads viewers to want to see and learn more. Hope to finish the film by Fall 2014. Supporters welcome. More info. at www.artchangeinc.org