Mohawk Girls (2005)
For three teenage girls growing up in Kahnawake — and indeed, all teenagers on the reserve — life can be quite confusing. If they want to move away to pursue new experiences — perhaps in nearby Montreal — they risk losing credibility, or worse yet, their rights as Mohawk women. Of course, if they stay, their opportunities in the tiny community are limited. With insight, humour and heart, director Tracey Deer (who left Kahnawake to attend school and pursue filmmaking) returns to her community to follow these Mohawk girls and tell their stories. Her deeply emotional documentary reveals the complex hope, heartache and promise of growing up Indigenous in the 21st century.
Director: Tracey Deer
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 62 min
Release Date: January 1, 2005
Screenplay
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
woman director
More Films by Director: Tracey Deer
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mohawk Girls about?
- For three teenage girls growing up in Kahnawake — and indeed, all teenagers on the reserve — life can be quite confusing. If they want to move away to pursue new experiences — perhaps in nearby Montreal — they risk losing credibility, or worse yet, their rights as Mohawk women. Of course, if they stay, their opportunities in the tiny community are limited. With insight, humour and heart, director Tracey Deer (who left Kahnawake to attend school and pursue filmmaking) returns to her community to follow these Mohawk girls and tell their stories. Her deeply emotional documentary reveals the complex hope, heartache and promise of growing up Indigenous in the 21st century.
- Who directed Mohawk Girls?
- Mohawk Girls was directed by Tracey Deer.
- How long is Mohawk Girls?
- Mohawk Girls has a runtime of 1h 2m (62 minutes).
- What genre is Mohawk Girls?
- Mohawk Girls is a Documentary film.
- Where was Mohawk Girls produced?
- Mohawk Girls was produced in Canada.