A Common Experience (2013)
A poetic exploration of the multi-generational affects of Canada's Indian Residential School system, based on the personal trials of Aboriginal playwright Yvette Nolan.
Director: Shane Belcourt
Genre: Drama, Documentary
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date: June 13, 2013
Cast
- Yvette Nolan - Self
- Lilia Greyeyes - Self
Screenplay
Cinematography: Daniel Grant
Editing: Jordan O'Connor
Production: The Breath Films
Country: Canada
Original Language: en
Themes
Overcoming Traumas of the Past, Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain, Widowers Striving for a New Beginning, Overwhelming Nostalgia and Longing, Post-Traumatic Healing and Hope
Keywords
sexual abuse, suffering, writing, playwright, childhood, healing, residential school, abuse, aboriginal, memories, generations
More Films by Director: Shane Belcourt
More Films in Genre: Drama, Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Common Experience about?
- A poetic exploration of the multi-generational affects of Canada's Indian Residential School system, based on the personal trials of Aboriginal playwright Yvette Nolan.
- Who directed A Common Experience?
- A Common Experience was directed by Shane Belcourt.
- Who stars in A Common Experience?
- A Common Experience stars Yvette Nolan, Lilia Greyeyes.
- How long is A Common Experience?
- A Common Experience has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
- What genre is A Common Experience?
- A Common Experience is a Drama, Documentary film.
- Where was A Common Experience produced?
- A Common Experience was produced in Canada.
- What are the themes of A Common Experience?
- The themes of A Common Experience include: Overcoming Traumas of the Past, Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain, Widowers Striving for a New Beginning, Overwhelming Nostalgia and Longing, Post-Traumatic Healing and Hope.