There Are No Fakes

Overview

Norval Morrisseau broke barriers as the first Indigenous Canadian artist to receive genuine acclaim, with his artwork fetching high prices by the early 2000s. When Barenaked Ladies' keyboardist Kevin Hearn discovered that his treasured painting was a counterfeit, he took legal action. Jamie Kastner's documentary uncovers a rampant market for fake Morrisseau pieces, thriving for years amidst greed, exploitation, and systemic racism. The film explores the implications of this deception on Morrisseau's legacy and the broader art community, revealing a disturbing truth behind the allure of his celebrated work.