Available Light Film Festival 2022: Feb 11 to 28

HIV: Healing Inner Voices + Q & A Martin Morberg

Expired March 1, 2022 6:59 AM
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This thoughtful portrait shows Indigenous people living with HIV who are fighting the stigma of inter-sectional, inter-generational trauma by connecting to traditional spirituality.


This poetic short documentary combines storytelling and the healing power of Indigenous culture to reflect on the realities and discrimination faced by Indigenous people living with HIV. Produced under Hello Cool World's Drawing Wisdom initiative and directed by Jada-Gabrielle Pape (Saanich & Snueymuxw Nations). Created & Produced by Martin Morberg, Northern Tutchone/Tlingit man from the Yukon.


Audience Choice award winner at the Vancouver Queer Film Festival 2020.


Martin Morberg is a 2 Spirit Northern Tutchone and Tlingit man from the Yukon Territory. It is Martin's goal to empower the lives and voices of 2 Spirit and Indigenous people affected by HIV and addictions while contributing to the visibility of these communities. Much of Martin's work and activism is rooted in community and grassroots initiatives. Martin acknowledges that many Indigenous leaders and community members have guided and supported him in growing into the activist he is today. It is Martin’s goal to pay this knowledge and support forward to Indigenous communities and 2 Spirit people.


Screening Sponsor: Yukon Queer Film Alliance


  • Year
    2020
  • Runtime
    27 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    Canada
  • Premiere
    Yukon
  • Director
    Martin Morberg, Jada-Gabrielle Pape
  • Producer
    Martin Morberg
  • Cast
    Lulu Gurney, Ron Horsefall, Aaron Jackson
  • Cinematographer
    D’Arcy Hamilton
  • Editor
    D’Arcy Hamilton, Katherine Dodds