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In Search of the Hamat'sa: A Tale of Dance and Headhunting

The Hamat'sa (or "Cannibal Dance") is the most important-and highly represented ceremony of the Kwakwaka'wakw (Kwakiutl) people of British Columbia. This exciting and dramatic film dives into the history of the dance and presents some of the ways in which diverse attitudes toward this history create current dramatic and colorful performances of the Hamat'sa. The film also explores the relationship between First Nations history and the people that have told it. The…

Lii Michif Niiyanaan We Are Métis

Who are the Métis? In the one hour documentary film, Métis Elders, artists, activists and scholars examine the unique history of Métis people in Canada and share their diverse perspectives on what it means to be Métis today. Lii Michif Niiyanaan is a love letter celebrating the courage, determination and resilient spirit of the Métis nation and a call for all Canadians to embrace the richness of their shared history. Produced by Christine Welsh and Gregory…

Our Island

Embark on a journey to an uninhabited island nestled in the province of Noord-Holland, where sisters Shanna (11) and Mirte (14) delve into a world of adventure. However, Mirte, who has Down syndrome, struggles to keep up with her younger sister.As Shanna immerses herself in creating innovative inventions, she comes to the realization that she’s gradually outgrowing her older sibling.Creator: Lennah Koster DOCUMENTARY / 2019 / The Netherlands

Night Vision

A father-son fishing duo from Brooklyn go fishing in Jamaica Bay, Queens. Little Sal has learning disabilities and uses fishing to connect to the world around him instead of staying home playing video games. His father, Big Sal, didn’t want to dwell on the disability, rather enjoys the bonding time and learning experiences with his son night fishing. Creator: Kathryn Barry DOCUMENTARY / 2018 / USA

Lou Je m'appelle Lou

Lou Je M’Apelle Lou is about a young boy, Lou, with SOD Syndrome (a developmental disability that includes blindness and hormonal insufficiency), who has an incredible musical ability. Through this beautiful videoclip, in which Lou sings and plays the piano, he tells us the story of his life, his enjoyments and his difficulties. Creator: Luc Boland MUSIC VIDEO / 2012 / Belgium

Little Fire

Noëll “Little Fire” (11), has autism, and isn’t the easiest person to connect with others. Finding it difficult to fit in, Noëll is assigned the tough ‘motor buddy’ Gerrit, and they set off on a journey together. The destination doesn’t matter. Sitting at the back of the motorcycle, Noëll feels free, escaping from the demanding world outside. This is incredibly comforting yet also nerve-wracking for Noëll, because he doesn’t want to…