Deep Dive: Call Me Human (2020)
Film Lens
Call Me Human is a Canadian documentary directed by Kim O'Bomsawin, focusing on Innu poet Joséphine Bacon. The film presents an intimate portrait of Bacon, highlighting her life and work as a poet. It captures her reflections on identity and culture, providing insight into the Innu community and its traditions.
The film premiered at the Quebec City Film Festival in 2020 and was later screened at notable events such as the Cinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival and the Vancouver International Film Festival. It had its commercial premiere on November 13, 2020, and has received multiple awards, including the Audience Choice Award for documentaries at Cinefest and the Prix collégial du cinéma québécois in 2021.
Why Watch
- •Meet Innu poet Joséphine Bacon and her impactful work.
- •See award-winning documentary from 2020 film festivals.
- •Find out about Innu culture and identity through poetry.
Did You Know
•Call Me Human won the Audience Choice Award at Cinefest in 2020.
•The film was cowinner of the Prix Jury collégial at the Quebec City Film Festival.
•It received three Prix Iris nominations at the 23rd Quebec Cinema Awards in 2021.
•The film won the juried award for Best Canadian Documentary Film at VIFF.
Perfect For
Innu culture enthusiastsPoetry loversCanadian documentary fans