The Role of Choral Music and Portrayal of Indigenous Choral Traditions in Films

Abstract Movies greatly influence our culture, and music is an integral part of these films. Choral music, in particular, is especially impactful when included in films. Beyond the movies and the music, however, it is important to note who and whose music is represented in these movies. Indigenous peoples are a notoriously underrepresented and often misrepresented group. In light of rampant misrepresentation, cultural erasure, appropriation, and lack of representation altogether, this research paper aims to investigate the role of choral music in films and how indigenous choral traditions are portrayed in films