Deep Dive: Returning Home (2021)
Film Lens
Returning Home is a Canadian documentary directed by Sean Stiller, released in 2021. It focuses on Phyllis Webstad, a survivor of Indian residential schools, who founded Orange Shirt Day. The film captures her national speaking tour addressing the impact of residential schools and shows the activism of her Secwepemc community regarding the decline of Pacific salmon.
The documentary is notable for being the first full-length feature film produced by Canadian Geographic magazine. It premiered online at the Lunenburg Doc Fest on September 26, 2021, followed by its official theatrical premiere on September 27 at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts in Vancouver, British Columbia. The film has also been screened at several film festivals, including the Calgary International Film Festival and the Edmonton International Film Festival.
Why Watch
- •Meet Phyllis Webstad, founder of Orange Shirt Day.
- •See the activism of the Secwepemc community.
- •Find out about the decline of Pacific salmon.
Did You Know
•Phyllis Webstad founded Orange Shirt Day to raise awareness about residential schools.
•The film premiered online on September 26, 2021, at Lunenburg Doc Fest.
•Returning Home is the first full-length feature film by Canadian Geographic magazine.
•The official theatrical premiere took place on September 27, 2021, in Vancouver.
Perfect For
Indigenous rights activismCanadian historyEnvironmental issues