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There Are No Fakes (2019)

7.020191h 53mEN
Documentary

Directed by Jamie Kastner

Rating

7.0/10

Runtime

1h 53m

Language

EN

Release

April 29, 2019

Director

Jamie Kastner

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Overview

Norval Morrisseau was the first Indigenous Canadian artist to be taken seriously in the art world. By the turn of this century his work commanded tens of thousands of dollars. So when Barenaked Ladies keyboardist Kevin Hearn learned his prized painting was a forgery, he sued. But as Jamie Kastner's ...

Cast

Sienna Demers

Sienna Demers

Young Amanda

Kevin Hearn

Kevin Hearn

Self

Norval Morrisseau

Norval Morrisseau

Self (archive footage)

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into There Are No Fakes (2019), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Norval Morrisseau was the first Indigenous Canadian artist to be taken seriously in the art world. By the turn of this century his work commanded tens of thousands of dollars. So when Barenaked Ladies keyboardist Kevin Hearn learned his prized painting was a forgery, he sued. But as Jamie Kastner's doc reveals, there was a cottage industry in fake Morrisseaus, an industry that flourished unchecked for years, feeding on greed, exploitation, racism and contempt.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of There Are No Fakes. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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