Movie Description
Stories Are in Our Bones
(2020)Overview
In this layered short film, filmmaker Janine Windolph takes her young sons fishing with their kokum (grandmother), a residential school survivor who retains a deep knowledge and memory of the land. The act of reconnecting with their homeland is a cultural and familial healing journey for the boys, who are growing up in the city. It’s also a powerful form of resistance for the women.
Featured Crew
- Director : Janine Windolph
- Producer : Jon Montes
- Writer : Janine Windolph
- Editor : Conor McNally
- Cast : Janine Windolph,Bruce McKenzie,Marian Otter,Corwyn Windolph-Turtle,Dawlari Windolph
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Facts
Original TitleStories Are in Our Bones
Status Released
Release Information
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2020-03-08
Original Language
Runtime 00h 11m
Homepagehttps://www.nfb.ca/film/stories-are-in-our-bones/
Production CompaniesONF | NFB
Genres
- Documentary
