Kissed by Lightning (2009)

Kissed by Lightning (2009) poster

Mavis Dogblood is a Mohawk painter from Canada haunted by the tragic death of her husband, who was hit by lightning. She paints the stories he used to tell her, but she can’t come to grips with her loss. It is only after she drives to New York City for an art opening, traveling across what were her ancestors’ tribal lands, that Mavis reconciles herself to her new life.

Director: Shelley Niro
Genre: Drama, Family
Runtime: 89 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Elizabeth Hill
Cinematography: Kim Derko
Editing: Jeremiah Munce
Production: Turtle Night Productions
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

indigenous, feminism, mohawk, first nations

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Shelley Niro
More Films in Genre: Drama, Family

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kissed by Lightning about?
Mavis Dogblood is a Mohawk painter from Canada haunted by the tragic death of her husband, who was hit by lightning. She paints the stories he used to tell her, but she can’t come to grips with her loss. It is only after she drives to New York City for an art opening, traveling across what were her ancestors’ tribal lands, that Mavis reconciles herself to her new life.
Who directed Kissed by Lightning?
Kissed by Lightning was directed by Shelley Niro.
Who stars in Kissed by Lightning?
Kissed by Lightning stars Kateri Walker, Eric Schweig, Rachelle White Wind, Tasunka Pejuta McDonald, Michael Greyeyes, Wesley French.
How long is Kissed by Lightning?
Kissed by Lightning has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
What genre is Kissed by Lightning?
Kissed by Lightning is a Drama, Family film.
Where was Kissed by Lightning produced?
Kissed by Lightning was produced in Canada.