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The Pretendians is a Canadian documentary directed by Drew Hayden Taylor, released in 2022. The film addresses the issue of individuals falsely claiming Indigenous identity without any documented heritage from First Nations, Métis, or Inuit backgrounds. It examines various aspects of this phenomenon, including the creation of counterfeit Indigenous art and the investigation into a notable false claimant who has evaded confrontation regarding his identity.
Debuting on September 30, 2022, as part of The Passionate Eye series, the film received recognition for its social and political commentary, winning the Donald Brittain Award for best television documentary at the 11th Canadian Screen Awards in 2023.
Why Watch
- •Meet Drew Hayden Taylor, the director.
- •Find out about fake Indigenous art.
- •See the investigation of a false claimant.
Did You Know
•The film won the Donald Brittain Award in 2023.
•It was released on September 30, 2022.
•The documentary has a runtime of 44 minutes.
•Drew Hayden Taylor directed the film.
Perfect For
Indigenous identity issuesDocumentary film fansCanadian cultural topics