Stories Are in Our Bones (2020)
In this layered short film, filmmaker Janine Windolph takes her young sons fishing with their kokum (grandmother), a residential school survivor who retains a deep knowledge and memory of the land. The act of reconnecting with their homeland is a cultural and familial healing journey for the boys, who are growing up in the city. It’s also a powerful form of resistance for the women.
Director: Janine Windolph
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 11 min
Release Date: March 8, 2020
Cast
- Janine Windolph - Self
- Bruce McKenzie - Self
- Marian Otter - Self
- Corwyn Windolph-Turtle - Self
- Dawlari Windolph - Self
Screenplay
Music: Anita Lubosch
Cinematography: Patrick McLaughlin
Editing: Conor McNally
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Original Language: en
Keywords
tradition, indigenous, family, residential school, women
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Stories Are in Our Bones about?
- In this layered short film, filmmaker Janine Windolph takes her young sons fishing with their kokum (grandmother), a residential school survivor who retains a deep knowledge and memory of the land. The act of reconnecting with their homeland is a cultural and familial healing journey for the boys, who are growing up in the city. It’s also a powerful form of resistance for the women.
- Who directed Stories Are in Our Bones?
- Stories Are in Our Bones was directed by Janine Windolph.
- Who stars in Stories Are in Our Bones?
- Stories Are in Our Bones stars Janine Windolph, Bruce McKenzie, Marian Otter, Corwyn Windolph-Turtle, Dawlari Windolph.
- How long is Stories Are in Our Bones?
- Stories Are in Our Bones has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
- What genre is Stories Are in Our Bones?
- Stories Are in Our Bones is a Documentary film.
- Where was Stories Are in Our Bones produced?
- Stories Are in Our Bones was produced in Canada.