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202081 minPGdocumentary

Indigenous Histories Mental Health Prison System

Waseskun

202081 minPGdocumentary

At the Waseskun Healing Center in Quebec, incarcerated men engage in treatment based on Indigenous philosophy to address their troubled pasts.

Indigenous Histories Mental Health Prison System

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Channel: NFB

Waseskun

2020• 81 minPG

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At the Waseskun Healing Center in Quebec, incarcerated men engage in treatment based on Indigenous philosophy to address their troubled pasts.

Synopsis

At the Waseskun Healing Center in Quebec, a group of incarcerated men engages in a transformative treatment program rooted in Indigenous philosophy. Directed by Steve Patry, the film captures a year-long process in which these individuals confront their troubled pasts and work towards personal healing and balance. Through a cinéma vérité approach, the documentary highlights the impact of culturally informed rehabilitation methods on the lives of those seeking to overcome their suffering and reintegrate into society.

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