The Sixties Scoop in Canada, which saw Indigenous children placed in white foster homes, is examined through survivor testimonies and insights from "Little Bird" cast members.
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The Sixties Scoop in Canada, which saw Indigenous children placed in white foster homes, is examined through survivor testimonies and insights from "Little Bird" cast members.
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Erica Marie Daniels directs "Coming Home: Wanna Icipus Kupi," a documentary released in 2023. It focuses on the Sixties Scoop, when Indigenous children were taken from their families in Canada and placed in white foster homes. The film features interviews with cast members from the drama series "Little Bird" and real-life survivors. Their stories reveal the lasting effects of these policies on individuals and communities. The documentary won the Donald Brittain Award for best social or political television documentary at the 12th Canadian Screen Awards in 2024.
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- Meet real survivors of the Sixties Scoop.
- See interviews with cast from Little Bird.
- Find out about the impact of the Sixties Scoop.
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- The film was released in 2023 and has a duration of 89 minutes.
- It won the Donald Brittain Award at the 12th Canadian Screen Awards in 2024.
- The documentary is directed by Erica Marie Daniels.
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Who directed the documentary Coming Home: Wanna Icipus Kupi?
Erica Marie Daniels directed the documentary Coming Home: Wanna Icipus Kupi.
What award did Coming Home win at the Canadian Screen Awards?
Coming Home won the Donald Brittain Award for best social or political television documentary at the 12th Canadian Screen Awards in 2024.
What is the duration of the documentary Coming Home?
The duration of Coming Home is 89 minutes.
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