Headdress (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film
Released in 2017, Headdress is a documentary film directed by JJ Neepin, running about 6 minutes. “Filmmaker JJ Neepin recreates her great-grandfather’s portrait and explores the responsibility of wearing a headdress.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. For First Nations communities, the headdress bears significant meaning. It's a powerful symbol of hard-earned leadership and responsibility. As filmmaker JJ Neepin prepares to wear her grandfather's headdress for a photo shoot she reflects on lessons learned and the thoughtless ways in which the tradition has been misappropriated.
Who’s in it. Headdress stars JJ Neepin as Herself and Nadya Kwandibens as Herself.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndieFlix. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Headdress page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Headdress (2017)?
- In US, Headdress is available to stream on IndieFlix. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Headdress?
- Headdress stars JJ Neepin and Nadya Kwandibens.