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201515 minPGdoc-short

Red Path

201515 minPGdoc-short

Tony Chachai, a young Atikamekw man, explores his Aboriginal identity and heritage while preparing for fatherhood and participating in a powwow.

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Thérèse Ottawa

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Tony Chachai, a young Atikamekw man, explores his Aboriginal identity and heritage while preparing for fatherhood and participating in a powwow.

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Thérèse Ottawadirector

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This short documentary tells the story of Tony Chachai, a young Aboriginal man in search of his identity. Moved by the desire to reconnect with his Atikamekw roots, he delivers a touching testimony on the journey that brought him closer to his family and community. On the verge of becoming a father himself, he becomes increasingly aware of the richness of his heritage and celebrates it by dancing in a powwow.

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