Little Deer
On Christmas Eve, 1967, two young Indigenous girls are forced to battle the elements, confront their darkest secrets and work together in order to return home to their families after a daring escape from the Mohawk Institute Residential School. This harrowing coming-of-age story was developed with survivors of the Mohawk Institute and is based on their real experiences.
Director: Jon Elliott
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 34 min
Cast
- Isla Grant - Marie
- Cherish Violet Blood - Vera
- Paul Émile d'Entremont - Reverend Skin
- Kevin Allan Hess - Grandpa Hank
Screenplay
Cinematography: Kaayla Whachell
Editing: Shane R. Preston
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
indigenous
More Films by Director: Jon Elliott
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Little Deer about?
- On Christmas Eve, 1967, two young Indigenous girls are forced to battle the elements, confront their darkest secrets and work together in order to return home to their families after a daring escape from the Mohawk Institute Residential School. This harrowing coming-of-age story was developed with survivors of the Mohawk Institute and is based on their real experiences.
- Who directed Little Deer?
- Little Deer was directed by Jon Elliott.
- Who stars in Little Deer?
- Little Deer stars Isla Grant, Cherish Violet Blood, Paul Émile d'Entremont, Kevin Allan Hess.
- How long is Little Deer?
- Little Deer has a runtime of 34m (34 minutes).
- What genre is Little Deer?
- Little Deer is a Drama, History film.
- Where was Little Deer produced?
- Little Deer was produced in Canada.