Felicia, Amy, and Lauren face challenges of identity and belonging while growing up on the Mohawk reserve in Kahnawake, Quebec.
Synopsis
Felicia, Amy, and Lauren face challenges of identity and belonging while growing up on the Mohawk reserve in Kahnawake, Quebec.
Synopsis
Felicia, Amy, and Lauren navigate adolescence on the Mohawk reserve of Kahnawake, located across the Saint Lawrence River from Montreal. Director Tracey Deer, a Kahnawake native, captures their experiences as they confront the challenges of identity and belonging. The girls consider moving to Montreal for new opportunities, which could impact their standing within their community. Produced by Rezolution Pictures and the National Film Board of Canada, the film won the Best Documentary prize at the ImagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Meet Felicia, Amy, and Lauren from Kahnawake.
- Find out about life on a Mohawk reserve.
- See the cultural dynamics of mixed race identity.
Did You Know
- The film won the Best Documentary prize at the ImagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival.
- Mohawk Girls aired on CBC Newsworld's The Lens on February 20 and 24, 2007.
- The documentary was produced in association with the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network.
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Who directed the documentary Mohawk Girls?
Mohawk Girls was directed by Tracey Deer.
What year was Mohawk Girls released?
Mohawk Girls was released in 2005.
What is the runtime of the documentary Mohawk Girls?
The runtime of Mohawk Girls is 62 minutes.
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