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The Stand is a Canadian documentary directed by Christopher Auchter, released in 2024. It combines archival footage with animation to profile the 1985 blockade of Lyell Island by the Haida Nation. This blockade was a significant action aimed at protecting the island's old-growth forests from logging operations, highlighting the environmental and cultural stakes involved.
The film premiered at the 2024 Vancouver International Film Festival, receiving an honourable mention from the Best British Columbia Film award jury and winning the Northern Lights audience award. It was later selected for the 2025 Big Sky Documentary Film Festival, where it had its US premiere on February 17, 2025. The documentary's approach emphasizes the historical context and the impact of the Haida Nation's activism.
Why Watch
- •Watch the Haida Nation's 1985 blockade of Lyell Island.
- •See the blend of archival footage and animation.
- •Find out about the fight to protect old-growth forests.
Did You Know
•The Stand received an honourable mention at the 2024 Vancouver International Film Festival.
•The film won the Northern Lights audience award at the same festival.
•It was selected for the 2025 Big Sky Documentary Film Festival.
•The US premiere took place on February 17, 2025.
Perfect For
Environmental activismCanadian historyIndigenous rights