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202418 minPG-13doc-short

Waiting for Justice

202418 minPG-13doc-short

Survivors of the Isle a la Cross Residential School recount experiences of physical and sexual abuse as part of Canada's forced assimilation policy.

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Survivors of the Isle a la Cross Residential School recount experiences of physical and sexual abuse as part of Canada's forced assimilation policy.

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Matt LeMaydirector

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At the Isle a la Cross Residential School, Indigenous children faced forced assimilation under Canadian government policy. Survivors recount experiences of physical and sexual abuse, cultural suppression, and the loss of their language and identity. This 18-minute documentary presents their stories, revealing the lasting impact of the school on their lives and communities. The film aims to confront a dark chapter in Canadian history.

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