Xusum (1975): Cast
Xusum is a 1975 documentary directed by Alanis Obomsawin, starring Mary Louise Williams, Danny Edmonds and Georgiana Nelson. It runs 4 minutes.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 4 min
- Director
- Alanis Obomsawin
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- ONF | NFB
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Xusum About?
The premise of Xusum without spoilers.
Set to a traditional Lil̓wat7úl song, the film follows a woman as she prepares gwùshum, a cherished Líl̓wat dessert. It details every step—from gathering xúsum, the native soapberries or salmonberries, to crafting a whisk from corn husks—showcasing a process that is both mouth‑watering and awe‑inspiring.
Xusum Cast
Mary Louise Williams leads the cast, with Danny Edmonds and Georgiana Nelson. Directed by Alanis Obomsawin; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Director Alanis Obomsawin
Also Starring in Xusum
· 2 moreMore from Alanis Obomsawin
More films directed by Alanis Obomsawin: When All the Leaves Are Gone, Gene Boy Came Home, Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child and The Canoe.
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Xusum FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Xusum, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Xusum?
Xusum runs 4 minutes.
When was Xusum released?
Xusum was released in 1975.
Who directed Xusum?
Xusum was directed by Alanis Obomsawin.
More films by Alanis Obomsawin Who is in the cast of Xusum?
Xusum stars Mary Louise Williams, Danny Edmonds and Georgiana Nelson, among 6 credited actors.
Does Xusum have a post-credit scene?
No. Xusum has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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