First Light (2015)
For centuries, the United States government has taken Native American children away from their tribes, devastating parents and denying children their traditions, culture, and identity. First Light documents these practices from the 1800s to today, and tells the story of an unprecedented experiment in truth-telling and healing for Wabanaki people and child welfare workers in Maine.
Director: Ben Pender-Cudlip, Adam Mazo
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 13 min
Release Date: October 8, 2015
Cinematography: Ben Pender-Cudlip
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is First Light about?
- For centuries, the United States government has taken Native American children away from their tribes, devastating parents and denying children their traditions, culture, and identity. First Light documents these practices from the 1800s to today, and tells the story of an unprecedented experiment in truth-telling and healing for Wabanaki people and child welfare workers in Maine.
- Who directed First Light?
- First Light was directed by Ben Pender-Cudlip, Adam Mazo.
- How long is First Light?
- First Light has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).
- What genre is First Light?
- First Light is a Documentary film.