Over 100 children are reported missing from the Indian residential school system in Canada, prompting a reckoning among survivors and their descendants.
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Over 100 children are reported missing from the Indian residential school system in Canada, prompting a reckoning among survivors and their descendants.
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Saint Joseph's Indian Residential School, located near Williams Lake, British Columbia, serves as the focal point of the documentary "Sugarcane." Directed by Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie, the film investigates the abuse and the alarming number of missing children associated with this institution. Survivors and their descendants recount their experiences, prompting a reckoning within the community. The narrative combines personal testimonies with historical context, addressing the ongoing impact of these schools on Indigenous communities. "Sugarcane" premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 20, 2024, and won the Grand Jury award for Directing.
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Soul-shaking. The finesse and care with which the directors unveil and explore the happenings and residual aftershocks bring the film to another level.
The GuardianPowerful documentary probes the shameful story of hundreds of residential schools in Canada, largely run by the Catholic church, that subjected pupils to horrific abuse.
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- See the impact of Indian residential schools on survivors.
- Meet key figures like Chief Willie Sellars and Julian Brave NoiseCat.
- Find out about the film's festival circuit and accolades.
Did You Know
- Sugarcane won the Grand Jury award for Directing at Sundance on January 20, 2024.
- The film received a 100% positive rating from 65 critics on Rotten Tomatoes.
- It was nominated for Best Documentary Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards.
- The film has a Metacritic score of 90 out of 100 based on 17 critics.
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Who directed the documentary Sugarcane?
Sugarcane was directed by Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie.
When did Sugarcane have its world premiere?
Sugarcane had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 20, 2024.
What awards did Sugarcane win?
Sugarcane won the Grand Jury award for Directing at the Sundance Film Festival and the award for Best Documentary at the National Board of Review.
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