Meet the compelling subjects of these short bio-docs.
Films: Joe Buffalo; Miss Alma Thomas: A Life in Color; Supermalo; Learning to Drown
*Note: Audience Choice voting can only be completed via Internet browser.
Joe Buffalo is an Indigenous skateboard legend. He’s also a survivor of Canada’s notorious Indian Residential School system. Following a traumatic childhood and decades of addiction, Joe must face his inner demons to realize his dream of turning pro.
Programming descriptions are generated by participants and are edited for length and clarity, and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Heartland Film.
Film Contact:
Luminus Films
hello@luminusfilms.com
- Year2021
- Runtime16 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryCanada
- RatingStrong Language,Mature Themes,Violence,Frightening/Disturbing Images
- NoteDocumentary Short
- DirectorAmar Chebib
- ScreenwriterJoe Buffalo, Amar Chebib
- ProducerHayley Morin, Mack Stannard, Amar Chebib
- Executive ProducerMohammad Gorjestani
- CastJoe Buffalo, Quinton George, Gregory Bird JR, Avery Bear Head, Duke MurrDodge
Meet the compelling subjects of these short bio-docs.
Films: Joe Buffalo; Miss Alma Thomas: A Life in Color; Supermalo; Learning to Drown
*Note: Audience Choice voting can only be completed via Internet browser.
Joe Buffalo is an Indigenous skateboard legend. He’s also a survivor of Canada’s notorious Indian Residential School system. Following a traumatic childhood and decades of addiction, Joe must face his inner demons to realize his dream of turning pro.
Programming descriptions are generated by participants and are edited for length and clarity, and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Heartland Film.
Film Contact:
Luminus Films
hello@luminusfilms.com
- Year2021
- Runtime16 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryCanada
- RatingStrong Language,Mature Themes,Violence,Frightening/Disturbing Images
- NoteDocumentary Short
- DirectorAmar Chebib
- ScreenwriterJoe Buffalo, Amar Chebib
- ProducerHayley Morin, Mack Stannard, Amar Chebib
- Executive ProducerMohammad Gorjestani
- CastJoe Buffalo, Quinton George, Gregory Bird JR, Avery Bear Head, Duke MurrDodge