We are not legends (2019)
What is it like to be young and grow up on a reserve? Focussing on music lessons, the film reveals the complex relationships that Indigenous youth can have with their “white” teachers. How can two cultures come together? A question the film asks, while inviting us into the private worlds of three Atikamekw teenagers, Myrann, Wapan and Seskin, who are trying to build their future and find a place in this world.
Director: Hélène Collin
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date: January 1, 2019
Screenplay
Music: Young Feather
Editing: Morgane Schmit, Emilie Seillan
Production: Niska ASBL
Country: Canada
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
human relationship, local indians, american indian movement, indian freedom struggle, american indian, human condition
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is We are not legends about?
- What is it like to be young and grow up on a reserve? Focussing on music lessons, the film reveals the complex relationships that Indigenous youth can have with their “white” teachers. How can two cultures come together? A question the film asks, while inviting us into the private worlds of three Atikamekw teenagers, Myrann, Wapan and Seskin, who are trying to build their future and find a place in this world.
- Who directed We are not legends?
- We are not legends was directed by Hélène Collin.
- How long is We are not legends?
- We are not legends has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
- What genre is We are not legends?
- We are not legends is a Documentary film.
- Where was We are not legends produced?
- We are not legends was produced in Canada.