Movie Description

Stories Are in Our Bones

(2020)

Overview

In this layered short film, filmmaker Janine Windolph takes her young sons fishing with their kokum (grandmother), a residential school survivor who retains a deep knowledge and memory of the land. The act of reconnecting with their homeland is a cultural and familial healing journey for the boys, who are growing up in the city. It’s also a powerful form of resistance for the women.

Cast

Posters

Facts

Original TitleStories Are in Our Bones

Status Released

Release Information

  • 2020-03-08

Original Language

Runtime 00h 11m

Homepagehttps://www.nfb.ca/film/stories-are-in-our-bones/

Production CompaniesONF | NFB

Genres

  • Documentary