Entertainment
Programmers highlight new global Indigenous films across diverse genres
A slate of new Indigenous screen projects spans drama, thrillers, and documentaries, according to Variety.
The short version
- Programmers highlighted new Indigenous cinema titles spanning multiple genres and regions.[Variety]
- Featured works include Marie Clements's drama adaptation 'How We Stand' and Nyla Innuksuk's art-world thriller 'In the Heart of the South'.[Variety]
- Curators also spotlighted Theja Rio's 'Angh' and Alexandra Lazarowich's documentary 'Turtle Island Rap'.[Variety]
Key facts
- Marie Clements adapted her stage play into the film 'How We Stand', starring Amber Midthunder, Alyssa Wapanatâhk, and Isabel DeRoy-Olson.[Variety]
- Kelly Boutsalis characterized Nyla Innuksuk's 'In the Heart of the South' as a thriller offering an Indigenous critique of Canadian arts institutions.[Variety]
- Jason Ryle stated that Theja Rio's 'Angh' is believed to be the first feature film produced by the Naga people.[Variety]
- Alexandra Lazarowich described her project 'Turtle Island Rap' as an examination of the challenges faced by rappers and beat-makers.[Variety]
What remains uncertain
- Jason Ryle qualified the status of 'Angh' as the first Naga feature film as true only as far as organizers can verify.[Variety]
Sources
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