The urgent, astounding new film by Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers (also the lead actor in Night Raiders) creates a vital and intimate portrait of her community’s response to the opioid crisis. Framed within the ongoing and historical impacts of settler colonialism, this film illuminates the beauty, strength, and core spirit of Kainai First Nation as they implement harm reduction and healing based on their traditional values. “Kímmapiiyipitssini means compassion...” says Tailfeathers. “In our way of believing, if you help people out then you are blessed to continue to do that, and so our People are supposed to give what they have or what they can to help.”
This is a must-see film for all Canadians, as it counters dominant perceptions of Indigenous communities and the crisis itself.
Content advisory for mature themes.
Winner, Rogers Audience Choice Award, Hot Docs 2021
Winner, Emerging Talent Award, Hot Docs 2021
Winner, Best Canadian Documentary, DOXA 2021
Screening Sponsor: Front Row Insurance
- Year2021
- Runtime124 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryCanada
- DirectorElle-Máijá Tailfeathers
- ScreenwriterElle-Máijá Tailfeathers
- ProducerElle-Máijá Tailfeathers
- Executive ProducerDavid Christensen
- Co-ProducerLori Lozinski, David Christensen
- FilmmakerElle-Máijá Tailfeathers
The urgent, astounding new film by Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers (also the lead actor in Night Raiders) creates a vital and intimate portrait of her community’s response to the opioid crisis. Framed within the ongoing and historical impacts of settler colonialism, this film illuminates the beauty, strength, and core spirit of Kainai First Nation as they implement harm reduction and healing based on their traditional values. “Kímmapiiyipitssini means compassion...” says Tailfeathers. “In our way of believing, if you help people out then you are blessed to continue to do that, and so our People are supposed to give what they have or what they can to help.”
This is a must-see film for all Canadians, as it counters dominant perceptions of Indigenous communities and the crisis itself.
Content advisory for mature themes.
Winner, Rogers Audience Choice Award, Hot Docs 2021
Winner, Emerging Talent Award, Hot Docs 2021
Winner, Best Canadian Documentary, DOXA 2021
Screening Sponsor: Front Row Insurance
- Year2021
- Runtime124 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryCanada
- DirectorElle-Máijá Tailfeathers
- ScreenwriterElle-Máijá Tailfeathers
- ProducerElle-Máijá Tailfeathers
- Executive ProducerDavid Christensen
- Co-ProducerLori Lozinski, David Christensen
- FilmmakerElle-Máijá Tailfeathers