A viral image of a homeless man confronting a photographer became an anti-Indigenous meme before being reclaimed by Indigenous youth as a symbol of pride.
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A viral image of a homeless man confronting a photographer became an anti-Indigenous meme before being reclaimed by Indigenous youth as a symbol of pride.
Synopsis
Pernell Bad Arm stands on the streets of Lethbridge, Alberta, a homeless man whose image became a viral meme in the 2010s. Initially used as an anti-Indigenous racist symbol, it was later reclaimed by Indigenous youth as a mark of pride. Directed by Damien Eagle Bear, #skoden presents a deeper look at Bad Arm's life, moving beyond the meme to reveal his humanity. The film premiered at the 2025 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival, where Eagle Bear received the Earl A. Glick Emerging Canadian Filmmaker Award.
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Why Watch
- Meet Pernell Bad Arm, a symbol of indigenous pride.
- See how a meme transformed into a story of resistance.
- Follow Damien Eagle Bear's vision to humanize a viral figure.
Did You Know
- Pernell Bad Arm became known through a viral meme in the 2010s.
- The film premiered at the 2025 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival.
- Damien Eagle Bear won the Earl A. Glick Emerging Canadian Filmmaker Award in 2025.
- The documentary has a runtime of 75 minutes.
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Who directed the documentary #skoden?
Damien Eagle Bear directed the documentary #skoden.
What is the runtime of the documentary #skoden?
The runtime of #skoden is 75 minutes.
What award did Damien Eagle Bear win at the 2025 Hot Docs festival?
Damien Eagle Bear won the Earl A. Glick Emerging Canadian Filmmaker Award at the 2025 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival.
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