Douglas Cardinal: Architect of the Future

synopsis

Architect Douglas Cardinal's path in life has seldom been as smooth as the lines on the buildings he designs. An Anishinaabe raised in Blackfoot territory, Cardinal's curvilinear vision has produced instantly-recognizable monuments to Indigenous culture in the national capitals of both Canada and the United States to world acclaim. But even his landmark successes have not come without obstacles. The film offers an intimate portrait of an artist guided by his Anishnaabe culture to uplift humanity towards hope and social justice.