At age 11, Paula, a Woodland Cree woman, began using drugs, eventually turning to sex work to support her addiction.
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At age 11, Paula, a Woodland Cree woman, began using drugs, eventually turning to sex work to support her addiction.
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Alex, a member of the Nisga’a Nation, recounts the violence and abuse that led him to his first drink. In Vancouver, Paula, a Woodland Cree woman, reflects on her early addiction to drugs, which began at age 11 and forced her into sex work. Desirae, who entered foster care at five, now faces the challenge of breaking a cycle of addiction for her own children. The film addresses alcoholism in First Nations communities, drawing from Brian Maracle's book and featuring personal stories of struggle and recovery.
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- Meet Dennis Allen, the director with a unique vision.
- Find out about addiction in First Nations communities.
- See personal stories of recovery and endurance.
Did You Know
- Crazywater premiered on November 4, 2013, at the American Indian Film Festival.
- The film received an honorable mention at the 2014 DOXA Documentary Film Festival.
- Dennis Allen took the film on a nine-stop tour in the Northwest Territories.
- Crazywater has a runtime of 56 minutes.
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Who directed the documentary Crazywater?
Crazywater was directed by Dennis Allen.
When did Crazywater premiere at the American Indian Film Festival?
Crazywater premiered on November 4, 2013, at the American Indian Film Festival.
What award did Crazywater receive at the 2014 DOXA Documentary Film Festival?
At the 2014 DOXA Documentary Film Festival, Crazywater received an honorable mention from the Colin Low Award jury.
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