nîpawistamâsowin : We Will Stand Up (2019)
On August 9, 2016, a young Cree man named Colten Boushie died from a gunshot to the back of his head after entering Gerald Stanley's rural property with his friends. The jury's subsequent acquittal of Stanley captured international attention, raising questions about racism embedded within Canada's legal system and propelling Colten's family to national and international stages in their pursuit of justice. Sensitively directed by Tasha Hubbard, "nîpawistamâsowin: We Will Stand Up" weaves a profound narrative encompassing the filmmaker's own adoption, the stark history of colonialism on the Prairies, and a vision of a future where Indigenous children can live safely on their homelands.
Director: Tasha Hubbard
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: May 23, 2019
Cast
- Tasha Hubbard - Narrator
Screenplay
- Gregory McEvoy (Storyboard)
- Tasha Hubbard
Music: Jason Burnstick
Cinematography: George Hupka
Editing: Hans Olson
Production: ONF | NFB, APTN, CBC
Country: Canada
Language: English, Cree, Français
Original Language: en
Keywords
indigenous, racism, legal system, cree, anti-colonialism
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is nîpawistamâsowin : We Will Stand Up about?
- On August 9, 2016, a young Cree man named Colten Boushie died from a gunshot to the back of his head after entering Gerald Stanley's rural property with his friends. The jury's subsequent acquittal of Stanley captured international attention, raising questions about racism embedded within Canada's legal system and propelling Colten's family to national and international stages in their pursuit of justice. Sensitively directed by Tasha Hubbard, "nîpawistamâsowin: We Will Stand Up" weaves a profound narrative encompassing the filmmaker's own adoption, the stark history of colonialism on the Prairies, and a vision of a future where Indigenous children can live safely on their homelands.
- Who directed nîpawistamâsowin : We Will Stand Up?
- nîpawistamâsowin : We Will Stand Up was directed by Tasha Hubbard.
- Who stars in nîpawistamâsowin : We Will Stand Up?
- nîpawistamâsowin : We Will Stand Up stars Tasha Hubbard.
- How long is nîpawistamâsowin : We Will Stand Up?
- nîpawistamâsowin : We Will Stand Up has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is nîpawistamâsowin : We Will Stand Up?
- nîpawistamâsowin : We Will Stand Up is a Documentary film.
- Where was nîpawistamâsowin : We Will Stand Up produced?
- nîpawistamâsowin : We Will Stand Up was produced in Canada.