Group of Seven Inches

Group of Seven Inches engages with the diaries of 19th century painters, George Catlin and Paul Kane, and turns their portrayals of Indigenous peoples on their head. The film features Miss Chief Eagle Testickle, an alter ego of Cree artist Kent Monkman, who subverts the typical depictions of the "romantic savage." She entices white men with whiskey and transforms them into caricatures of European masculinity, highlighting the absurdities of colonial perspectives.

Set against the backdrop of the McMichael Canadian Art Collection in Kleinburg, Ontario, the film critiques the authority and objectivity of colonial art. By flipping the narrative, Group of Seven Inches encourages viewers to rethink the legacies of colonialism and the representation of Indigenous identities in art history. This film is significant for its bold approach and unique commentary on the intersections of race, gender, and art.