NATIONAL INDIGENOUS DAY SCREENING (in partnership with Kakekalanicks Indigenous Consulting Co.) The film will feature a traditional Welcome address by Jordan Smith, Mohawk Nation - Bear Clan, Singer, award winning smoke dancer and educator will also perform the mesmerizing Smoke dance to open the night.
THE BODY REMEMBERS WHEN THE WORLD BROKE OPEN
Canada | Drama | 1hr 45m
Synopsis: After a chance encounter on the street, a woman tries to encourage a pregnant domestic abuse victim to seek help.
Director: Kathleen Hepburn, Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers
Starring: Violet Nelson, Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers, Charlie Hannah
Film Fact: the film is nominated for six Canadian screen awards, including best motion picture.
SHORT FILMS: Laura (Canada, 13 min, Dir: Kaayla Whachell), Even In the Silence (Canada, 4 min, Dir: Jonathan Elliott)
Q&A: 9:30 pm with filmmakers Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers and Kathleen Hepburn to follow screening, as well as short filmmakers Kaayla Whachell (Laura)
NATIONAL INDIGENOUS DAY SCREENING (in partnership with Kakekalanicks Indigenous Consulting Co.) The film will feature a traditional Welcome address by Jordan Smith, Mohawk Nation - Bear Clan, Singer, award winning smoke dancer and educator will also perform the mesmerizing Smoke dance to open the night.
THE BODY REMEMBERS WHEN THE WORLD BROKE OPEN
Canada | Drama | 1hr 45m
Synopsis: After a chance encounter on the street, a woman tries to encourage a pregnant domestic abuse victim to seek help.
Director: Kathleen Hepburn, Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers
Starring: Violet Nelson, Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers, Charlie Hannah
Film Fact: the film is nominated for six Canadian screen awards, including best motion picture.
SHORT FILMS: Laura (Canada, 13 min, Dir: Kaayla Whachell), Even In the Silence (Canada, 4 min, Dir: Jonathan Elliott)
Q&A: 9:30 pm with filmmakers Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers and Kathleen Hepburn to follow screening, as well as short filmmakers Kaayla Whachell (Laura)